Walden Behavioral Care
Walden – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Residential Program
Walden Behavioral Care, Dedham, Massachusetts, us, 02026
Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA. Night Shift available: 11:00pm–7:30am with rotating weekends. The LPN administers medications under the supervision of the charge nurse, nurse manager, or nursing supervisor. They can provide nursing care under this direction with the exclusion of nursing assessments or admissions. Responsibilities
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 assist patients 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 the 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. Licensure/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 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. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Proficiency in electronic documentation. Supervision Received: Reports to Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor, or designee. About Walden
Walden Behavioral Care is one of the 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 operate 14 locations on the East Coast (Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Georgia) and are headquartered in Massachusetts with a growing team of professionals dedicated to helping people with eating disorders. We invite you to join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values education, culture, opinions, experience, and background.
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA. Night Shift available: 11:00pm–7:30am with rotating weekends. The LPN administers medications under the supervision of the charge nurse, nurse manager, or nursing supervisor. They can provide nursing care under this direction with the exclusion of nursing assessments or admissions. Responsibilities
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 assist patients 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 the 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. Licensure/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 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. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Proficiency in electronic documentation. Supervision Received: Reports to Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor, or designee. About Walden
Walden Behavioral Care is one of the 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 operate 14 locations on the East Coast (Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Georgia) and are headquartered in Massachusetts with a growing team of professionals dedicated to helping people with eating disorders. We invite you to join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values education, culture, opinions, experience, and background.
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