Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC
Location: Dedham
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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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 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. Available Shifts: Days (7:00am-3:30pm),
Evenings (3:00pm -11:30pm) and Nights (11:00pm-7:30am) Pay:
$33.75-$46.700/hour depending on experience LI-ONSITE Total
Rewards:: 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: Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC, Boston , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Dedham, Massachusetts
