The LPN is responsible for administering medications and providing quality nursing care to patients with eating disorders. Key duties include monitoring vital signs, documenting patient information, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing school and hold a valid Massachusetts LPN license and CPR certification. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital setting is required.
We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Walden Behavioral Care Dedham, MA Offering a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus for FT positions Walden Behavioral Care is one of the only rapidly-growing, leading national specialty healthcare systems dedicated to serving all genders and offering the full continuum of care for people with all types of eating disorders.
We currently have 14-locations on the East Coast in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Georgia.
Over the past 15 years, utilizing our state-of-the art evidence based, personalized approach to care, we have helped over 20,000 people on their road to recovery.
Headquartered in Massachusetts we have over 450 employees who are dedicated to helping people with eating disorders get the help they need and deserve.
Learn more at www.waldenbehavioralcare.com or www.waldeneatingdisorders.com .
The Licensed Practical Nurse administers medications under the supervision of the charge nurse, nurse manager, or nursing supervisor.
They can administer care under this direction with the exclusion of doing nursing assessments or admissions.
Day shift: 7:00am-3:30pm Evening shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm Night shift: 11:00pm-7:30am Pay: $33.75-46.70/hour depending on experience #LI-ONSITE
Total Rewards
Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits!
We prioritize your success and well-being, providing: Competitive compensation Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (Benefits At a Glance) Retirement Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Paid time off Professional development And many more!
At Walden we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we celebrate our employees, our patients and the communities we work with.
In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions only you can bring in terms of your education, culture, opinions, experience and background.
Join us and find out how you can make a difference today.
Responsibilities: Include:
Assume responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to patients, including maintaining optimal patient health, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning and restoration of optimal function.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Short-term disability
AD&D
Retirement
Professional development
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company-paid life insurance
Sign-on bonus
Incorporate knowledge and understanding of our commitment to patient rights, our mission, vision, and values into nursing practice at Walden Behavioral Care.
Act as a patient advocate and assists patient in developing skills to advocate for themselves Document all appropriate patient information in a timely manner Assess vital signs and report abnormalities to the physician.
Practice within the general policies, philosophy, and objectives of the Department of Nursing and the hospital.
Provide nursing care in a therapeutically effective manner demonstrating sound clinical and professional judgment and competency.
Participate in community meetings and group therapies when assigned.
Assess unit milieu and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, family members and staff.
Provide ongoing patient/family education relative to each patient.
Accurately transcribe medication and treatment orders and maintain medication administration record (MAR).
Accurately and safely administer prescribed medications and treatments to patients using correct methods of administration.
Evaluate and document patient response to medication regimen and identify needs to administer PRN medication and document effectively.
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited school for Practical Nursing.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a hospital setting
Must possess knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing processes, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting, behavior and crisis management
Required Competencies
Strong organizational and communication skills Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently Ability to multi-task in a changing and fast paced mental health environment Ability to work in a highly collaborate, team environment Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Proficiency in electronic documentation Supervision Received: Reports to Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor, or designee #Walden
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