Walden - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Walden
Location: Dedham
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
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. 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. 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 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 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
Keywords: Walden, Marthas Vineyard , Walden - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Dedham, Massachusetts
