Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatric Behavioral Health - LPNPBH 26-00498

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Pediatric Behavioral Health

Location: Syracuse, NY 13210
Assignment Duration: 15 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Schedule: 12.5-hour shifts | Every other weekend and select holidays required

Position Overview

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support a Pediatric Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit. This contract role focuses on providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients with behavioral and mental health needs in an acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients in an inpatient behavioral health environment

• Assist physicians and registered nurses with examinations, treatments, and procedures

• Administer medications and injections in accordance with established protocols

• Monitor, document, and report vital signs and patient responses to treatment

• Prepare patients for examinations and assist during clinical procedures

• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of exam rooms and clinical areas

• Accurately document patient care using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

• Support daily unit operations and participate in nursing unit activities

• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams

Compensation

• Gross Weekly Pay: $1,846/week

• W2 Rate: $18/hour

• Weekly Stipend: $1,225/week

• Local Pay Rate: $37/hour

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license – required

• Psychiatric nursing experience – required

• Minimum 1 year of LPN experience

• Prior inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred

• Pediatric nursing experience preferred

• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain prior to start)

• EKG application experience highly desired

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills

Work Environment

• Pediatric inpatient behavioral health unit

• Fast-paced, team-oriented acute care setting

• Requires flexibility for weekends and holiday coverage

For more details reach at ukhan@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 518-862-1204.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.