CPEP - Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program - LPN-Proficient
Rochester, NY
Responsibilities
The Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) is seeking LPNs for an exciting opportunity to work on a team comprised of interdisciplinary clinicians serving patients across the lifespan with psychiatric mental health conditions. The CPEP encompasses the primary Triage and Screening Area; 4 Extended Observation Beds / 2 Intensive Management Beds. Approximately 11,000 patients are evaluated annually. The LPN will collaborate with the RN on managing patients while they await evaluation and/or have extended stays within the CPEP environment. Intensive management of acute psychiatric conditions is often required. This a dynamic environment with a highly skilled staffing contingent prepared to assess complex patient presentations in order to determine appropriate intervention and disposition. Current NYS licensure as an LPN required.
Qualifications
Requires a diploma from an accredited LPN Nursing Program and an active New York State LPN license in good standing.
How To Apply
Current University of Rochester employees need only submit a resume to NursingRecruitment@urmc.rochester.edu. All other interested applicants should apply online or submit a resume to Nursing Recruitment, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 619-19, Rochester, NY 14642, or fax resume to 585.756.5882.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Location: Psychiatric Nursing
Full/Part Time:
Schedule: FT position available, D/E/N, 8 & 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy.