Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse - Syracuse, NY (#25307).

Location: Syracuse, NY.
Employment Type: Full-time.
Hourly Rate: $45/hr.

Position Overview:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit to join a Healthcare Facility (Acute Care / Academic Medical Center) located in Syracuse, NY. The ideal candidate will provide specialized nursing care to children and adolescents with behavioral health needs, supporting their treatment and recovery in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Why Join Us?:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $45 per hour.
• Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM). Every other weekend and some holidays.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive pediatric behavioral health setting.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving mental health outcomes for children and adolescents.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensure: Current New York State LPN license; CPR certification (or ability to obtain/re-certify).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of LPN experience; psychiatric experience required; inpatient experience preferred.
• Technical Skills: Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) strongly preferred
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric behavioral health patients.
• Administer medications, monitor patient safety and behavior, document patient progress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team, implement therapeutic interventions, and support patient and family education.

We are committed to our core values: integrity, honesty, and transparencyFinding a new position as a physician or allied health professional or filling a critical vacancy in your practice, clinic, hospital, or skilled care facility can be stressful and time-consuming.At Greenlife our mission is to make this process easier for you and help you through all the steps necessary to find that perfect new position or the healthcare professional to round out your team.We understand that every situation is different and our approach reflects that: we value personalized interaction with job seekers and employers, our searches are customized not cookie-cutter and our results speak for themselves: Happy job seekers and employers who found the right professional match through our services.