Licensed Vocational​/Practical Nurse Behavioral Health

Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse Behavioral Health

Full Time
• Upstate University Hospital

Location: Upstate University Hospital
Address: 750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210
Job Type: Contract / Travel Assignment
Pay Rate: $35 – $40 per hour
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift | 3x12-Hour (07:00 – 19:30)

ESO Consultants is seeking experienced and dependable Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses (LVN/LPN) to join the Adult Psychiatric Unit at Upstate University Hospital. This role requires strong behavioral health nursing skills and the flexibility to float to other psychiatric units as needed. Unit placement will be determined based on prior experience.

Requirements

• Active New York State LPN/LVN license (Required)

Certifications:

• BLS Certification (Required)

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care hospital experience (Level I/II preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health/Psychiatric experience (Required – no exceptions)
• IV Therapy experience (Required)
• Ability to read telemetry strips (Required)
• Experience floating within hospital units (Preferred)

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work every other weekend
• Must be available for some holiday shifts
• At least one supervisor reference required at submission

Compensation: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Priority Cares Home Services is a New York-based agency dedicated to providing compassionate care to communities across Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Westchester, and Staten Island. We offer coordination services for various Medicaid waiver programs, including NHTD, TBI, and PCA.

Our experienced team ensures that clients receive top-quality care from their designated caregivers, with ongoing support and information available as needed. We prioritize the comfort and well-being of both clients and caregivers, ensuring that aid/caregivers are paid on time and without hassle.

MISSION
We are dedicated to delivering compassionate and reliable home care services that empower individuals to live with dignity and independence. Through CDPAP, NHTD, and TBI services, we ensure our clients receive personalized care that promotes well-being and enhances quality of life.

VISION
To lead the home care industry in providing comprehensive, person-centered services that enable individuals to thrive in their own homes while fostering greater community support and involvement.

VALUES

• Compassion
  :
  We put the well-being of our clients first, ensuring their comfort and care are at the heart of everything we do.
• Independence
  :
  We support individuals in maintaining control over their lives and decisions through personalized care.
• Respect
  :
  Every individual is treated with dignity, ensuring that their needs and preferences are prioritized.
• Integrity
  :
  We uphold the highest ethical standards in care provision, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Inclusivity
  :
  We are committed to serving diverse populations and making our services accessible to all.