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LPN Hospital

Lakewood Health System
$23.50 - $31.11 Hourly
tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Minnesota, Staples
Jan 09, 2025
Job Details
Job Location
Main Campus - Staples, MN
Position Type
Full Time
 
Salary Range
$23.50 - $31.11 Hourly
Job Category
Health Care
Description

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the fifth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Department

This Hospital Nursing Department supports the mission, vision and values of Lakewood Health System. We are a 25 bed Critical Access hospital serving Medical, Surgical, and Swing Bed Patients and Families. Our team consists of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Unit Coordinators and Nursing Assistants. The Hospital team provides a plan of care based on Provider instruction and Nursing Care Planning to meet patient goals providing optimal care for their health and safety to promote quality of life.

Mission for Position

Supports the mission and goals of Lakewood Health System through personal and professional conduct including concern demonstrated for all people served, regardless of age, race diagnosis or economic background. Is an active member of the Lakewood Health System team by contribution of ideas, suggestions, regular work, attendance, punctuality, adherence to Lakewood Health System rules, policies and patient confidentiality.

Position Summary

The Medical/Surgical LPN, The Licensed Practical Nurse implements care of patients as identified in the patient medical record including administration of medications and day-by-day monitoring of patients. They evaluate the patients' needs and correctly refer to the RN for consultation for those situations beyond their scope of practice.

The LPN correctly dispenses medications and completes all treatments as ordered, communicates written information concerning patients' needs and cares to all appropriate staff, and observes proper infection control and safety procedures.

Position Type



  • Full time position. Shifts include rotating between 7am-3:30pm days and 3:00pm-11:00pm evenings, along with rotating holidays and every other weekend.


Qualifications

Qualifications



  • Must maintain active Minnesota LPN license.
  • Annual CPR training is required



Ideal Candidate



  • Attentive to multiple tasks
  • Complete written work orders
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and co-workers
  • Concentration
  • Prioritizing
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment



Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!



  • Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
  • 401K Match
  • Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
  • Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
  • Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!


With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide!

Next Steps

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Traci Formanek to discuss the possibilities further:

Traci Formanek, Medical/Surgical Manager

P: 218-894-8429

E: traciformanek@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Apply Online | Careers - Lakewood Health System

Lakewood Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


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