Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Monte Nido Walden

Location: Dedham, MA

$33.00/hr - $46.00/hr

Sign-on bonus: $5,000.00 for full-time positions

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement plan
• 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!

Walden Behavioral Care is a rapidly growing specialty healthcare system dedicated to serving all genders and providing a full continuum of care for people with eating disorders. We have 14 locations on the East Coast and a team of over 450 employees helping more than 20,000 people on their road to recovery.

• 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, mission, vision, and values into nursing practice.
• Act as a patient advocate and assist patients in developing advocacy skills.
• 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.
• 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.

• Graduate of an accredited school for Practical Nursing
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a hospital setting
• Massachusetts LPN license
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing processes, therapeutic relationships, age-specific growth and development, limit setting, behavior and crisis management
• 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 collaborative, team environment
• Proficiency in electronic documentation

Walden Commitment
• We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We celebrate the unique contributions of each employee and the communities we serve.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider