Your New Assignment is here for LPN / LVN (Psych Unit) in Syracuse , NY
SAGE GROUP•City of Syracuse, NY
About The Position
Licensed Practical Nurse for a Children/Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. The nurse implements nursing care activities under the direction of the primary or associate nurse, as outlined in the nursing care plan; observes and reports patient responses to treatments; and participates in nursing unit management. The role also includes patient-care and clinical-support duties in an acute care setting, with minimal orientation and supervision.
Requirements
- Current New York State license.
- Able to obtain or renew CPR certification.
- At least one year of experience.
- Psychiatric experience required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including effective communication with patients, family members, and other members of the health care team.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience preferred.
- Prior inpatient-setting experience preferred.
- Experience using electronic medical records strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients, direct them to exam rooms, and prepare them for examinations.
- Provide routine assistance during examinations, including setting up injection trays, measuring and recording patient progress, and taking and recording vital signs.
- Assist with reception, appointment scheduling, filing, and chart preparation.
- Contact insurance companies to obtain authorizations for physical therapy, MRIs, CT scans, surgery, and other services.
- Contact primary care physicians to obtain referrals for new patients or extensions for existing referrals.
- Assist physicians with patient care.
- Maintain examination rooms and other clinical areas.
- Administer injections and assist with Pap tests and other procedures.
- Implement nursing care activities under the direction of the primary or associate nurse and in accordance with the nursing care plan.
- Observe and report patient responses to treatments.
- Participate in activities related to nursing unit management.
- Work every other weekend and some holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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