Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Travel LPN - LPNAmerican TravelerNewark, New York, United StatesPosition ID: P-759827Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: EveningsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-10-13$1,281.82/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an LPN/LVN for a Behavioral Health unit within a skilled nursing facility, requiring NY license, 2 years of experience, and EPIC charting experience (license required if applicable).DetailsLocked skilled nursing facility unit specializing in Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation for residents with Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's exhibiting aggressive behaviors20-bed unit with private rooms, average daily census of 20Patient ratio of 1:20 for both weekdays and weekendsEvening shift, 5x8 hours, 14:00-22:00Every other weekend coverage requiredFloating required per facility needEPIC EMR experience requiredRequirementsCurrent NY LPN/LVN license required if applicableMinimum 2 years of experience requiredBLS certification requiredEPIC charting system experience requiredSkilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Home and locked unit experience requiredBehavior management techniques and Managing Assaultive Behavior skills requiredDe-escalation protocols experience requiredBlood glucose monitoring/testing, intake and output monitoring, isolation precautions, specimen labeling, and vital sign monitoring skills requiredCandidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facilityAdditional InformationProvide care for residents with unpredictable aggressive behaviors due to Alzheimer's, dementia, and related neurobehavioral diagnosesFocus on behavioral stabilization, medication management, development of daily routines, and discharge planningProgram excludes residents requiring oxygen/tubing, IV therapy, feeding tubes, lines/ports/drains, insulin pumps, catheters, or nephrostomy tubes due to safety considerationsFirst-week orientation held during day shiftFirst-time travelers will be considered for this positionPrevious employees eligible to return after 6 months, system wideCannot have more than 10 days of requested time off (RTO) at submissionHours per week: 40Hours per shift: 8