Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) – Behavioral Health (Dementia Care)

NavitasPartners • Newark, NY

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) – Behavioral Health (Dementia Care) Location: Newark, NY 14513 Contract: 13 Weeks Pay: Local: $1,125/week Travel: $1,386/week Shift: Mid Shift – 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Schedule: 5 × 8-hour shifts per week Weekend: Every other weekend required Floating: As needed

Requirements

• Active LPN/LVN license
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or behavioral health preferred
• EMR experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to dementia and behavioral health patients
• Monitor vital signs, blood glucose, and intake/output
• Use de-escalation and behavior management techniques
• Follow safety and isolation protocols
• Assist with specimen collection and labeling
• Document patient care in the EMR system
• Report changes in patient condition to the care team

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed