Per Diem

Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC•Dedham, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Walden Behavioral Care is hiring Registered Nurses in Dedham, Massachusetts. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care under the supervision of the AVP of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor, or designee. Full-time, part-time, and per diem positions are available, with all shifts and rotating weekends. Compensation is $39.90–$64.70 per hour depending on experience. Full-time positions offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus and part-time positions offer a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Walden Behavioral Care is a national mental healthcare system specializing in eating disorders and mental health conditions. It provides evidence-based care to individuals of all ages and genders across multiple levels of care. The organization describes a commitment to patient rights, inclusion, diversity, and supporting long-term recovery.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
At least 2 years of relevant psychiatric experience.
Massachusetts RN license.
CPR certification required before employment.
Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing processes, therapeutic relationships and processes, age-specific growth and development, limit setting, behavior, and crisis management.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently.
Ability to multitask in a changing, fast-paced mental health environment.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Physical agility to manage patients in crisis; ability to push, pull, and lift 10 to 75 pounds; intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to patients, including maintaining health, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning, and restoration of optimal function.
Incorporate the organization’s commitment to patient rights, mission, vision, and values into nursing practice.
Act as a patient advocate and help patients develop skills to advocate for themselves.
Document appropriate patient information in a timely manner.
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including biopsychosocial and medical histories, considering age and mental, social, and physical status and response.
Complete and document ongoing assessments of patients’ normal and abnormal statuses and respond appropriately.
Assess and communicate special nutritional or dietary requirements to the registered dietician.
Assess vital signs and report abnormalities to the physician.
Develop patient-specific crisis plans to support safety and reduce the need for external intervention.
Participate with the treatment team in developing patients’ master treatment plans.
Practice in accordance with the policies, philosophy, and objectives of the Department of Nursing and the hospital.
Provide therapeutically effective nursing care using sound clinical and professional judgment and competency.
Participate in community meetings and group therapies when assigned.
Assess the unit milieu and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, family members, and staff.
Complete patient rounds on time according to unit requirements and accurately document observations in the Patient Observation Record.
Provide ongoing patient and family education.
Transcribe medication and treatment orders accurately and maintain the medication administration record (MAR).
Administer prescribed medications and treatments accurately and safely using correct administration methods.
Evaluate and document patient responses to medication regimens, identify when PRN medication is needed, and document effectively.
Assume the charge nurse role when assigned.