Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem
Company: Walden
Location: Dedham
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to
realize their healthy selves.: Registered Nurses Per Diem positions
available All shifts available 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 . Available Shifts: Days
(7:00am-3:30pm), Evenings (3:00pm -11:30pm) and Nights
(11:00pm-7:30am) 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 full and ultimate responsibility for the quality of nursing
care provided to residents/patients, including maintaining optimal
resident 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 resident advocate and assists residents in developing
skills to advocate for themselves Document all appropriate resident
information in a timely manner Perform comprehensive nursing
assessments on all patients, inclusive of the biopsychosocial and
medical history with consideration to age, mental, social and
physical status and response. Complete and document ongoing
assessment of residents--- normal and abnormal statuses and respond
appropriately. Assess and communicate with the registered dietician
any special nutritional or dietary requirements. Assess vital signs
and report abnormalities to the Medical Staff. Develop resident
specific crisis plans designed to assist residents in maintaining
safety and reducing need for external intervention. Actively
participate in the development of residents--- master treatment
plans with the treatment team. 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 residents, family members and
staff. Complete resident rounds in a timely manner in accordance
with requirements and accurately document resident observations.
Provide ongoing resident/family education relative to each
resident. Accurately enter medication and treatment orders in the
EHR and maintain medication administration record (MAR). Accurately
and safely administer prescribed medications and treatments to
residents using correct methods of administration. Evaluate and
document resident response to medication regimen and identify needs
to administer PRN medication and document effectively. Assume
charge nurse role, as assigned Qualifications::
Education/Experience: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Minimum of 2 years--- prior relevant psychiatric experience
Massachusetts RN license CPR Certification required prior to
employment 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.
Supervision Received: Reports to Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse
Manager, Nursing Supervisor, or designee walden
Keywords: Walden, Revere , Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem, Healthcare , Dedham, Massachusetts
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