Grant-Funded LPN - Psychiatric Care (Day Shift, Bronx)

Montefiore Mount Vernon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct clinical care for a patient population within the Psychiatry - SATP department. The role requires NYS LPN licensure, BLS certification, and strong communication skills.

You will work day shifts with alternate weekends, 10:30 AM–7 PM, at an hourly rate of $38.99. Duties include patient education, discharge planning, documentation, and contributing to quality improvement while maintaining

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, strong English communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for a population-specific patient assignment reflecting current status.
• Provide patient/family teaching and discharge instructions to meet learning needs.
• Set priorities, problem-solve, and use proper judgment in difficult situations.
• Document patient care per policies and procedures
• Participate in continuous quality improvement and data collection relevant to planning/evaluation of patient care
• Communicate effectively with patients/families and health care team members
• Demonstrate medication administration as per MMC policy and procedures

Skills

English communication

Data entry

Education

HS Diploma / GED

NYS LPN licence

BLS Certification

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct clinical care for a patient population within the Psychiatry - SATP department. The role requires NYS LPN licensure, BLS certification, and strong communication skills.

You will work day shifts with alternate weekends, 10:30 AM–7 PM, at an hourly rate of $38.99. Duties include patient education, discharge planning, documentation, and contributing to quality improvement while maintaining