Walden - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC
Location: Dedham
Posted on: November 19, 2024
Job Description:
We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to
realize their healthy selves.: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Walden
Behavioral CareDedham, MA -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 -or - -.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.Available Shifts: Day, Evening and
Overnight - 8 hours shifts with rotating weekends, 32h our 40h/week
with benefits. Offering a $3,000.00 sign on for FT
Overnight.#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 ()
- 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.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 themselvesDocument all appropriate patient
information in a timely mannerAssess 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 settingLicensure/Certification: -
Massachusetts LPN license. -CPR,
Required.Knowledge:
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 skillsAttention to detail and ability to prioritize
independentlyAbility to multi-task in a changing and fast paced
mental health environmentAbility to work in a highly collaborate,
team environmentAbility to communicate verbally and in
writing.Proficiency in electronic documentationSupervision
Received: -
Reports to Director of Nursing, Nurse
Manager, Nursing Supervisor, or designee -#Walden
Keywords: Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC, Portland , Walden - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Dedham, Maine
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