LPN - Behavioral Health Care (Eating Disorders)

Walden Behavioral Care, LLC; Dedham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 4,649,000 - 6,433,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for day, evening, or night shifts. Compensation includes a $2,500 sign-on bonus for part-time positions and hourly pay between $33.75 and $46.70 depending on experience.

Work involves administering medications under supervision and collaborating with a nursing team. Responsibilities include ensuring quality nursing care, documenting in MAR, and supporting patient education and safety in a fast-paced behavioral health

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school for Practical Nursing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced mental health environment.
• Proficiency in electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to patients, including maintaining optimal patient health, teaching, counseling, and planning.
• Incorporate knowledge of patient rights, mission, vision, and values into nursing practice.
• Act as patient advocate and assist patients in developing self-advocacy skills.
• Document all appropriate patient information in a timely manner.
• Assess vital signs and report abnormalities to the physician.
• Provide nursing care demonstrating sound clinical judgment and competency.
• Participate in community meetings and group therapies when assigned.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, family, and staff.
• Provide ongoing patient/family education relative to each patient.
• Accurately transcribe medication and treatment orders and maintain MAR.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments using correct methods.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Job description

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for day, evening, or night shifts. Compensation includes a $2,500 sign-on bonus for part-time positions and hourly pay between $33.75 and $46.70 depending on experience.

Work involves administering medications under supervision and collaborating with a nursing team. Responsibilities include ensuring quality nursing care, documenting in MAR, and supporting patient education and safety in a fast-paced behavioral health