RN - Hospice

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 Home Health/Hospice Team

Our Home Health and Hospice teams prides themselves on providing top quality care to those individuals during their end-of-life journey.

Mission for Position

Provide skilled nursing care and general health guidance to patients in the hospice setting so every patient and family receives personalized, compassionate care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Correctly implement the client Plan of Care established by the physician
• Observe proper infection control and safety procedures
• Supervise health assistant services
• Coordinate care team to meet patient and family needs during end of life

Position Type

Full time, Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p. One holiday per year and call rotation one evening every other week and approximately every 8^th weekend are required.

Qualifications

• Current MN RN licensure
• Current, valid MN Driver's License and current auto insurance

Ideal Candidate

• Thrives working independently, but knows when to call on their team
• Has excellent communication skills
• Can make decisions with limited information
• Manages patient-family dynamics with ease
• Is eager to learn and grow
• Hospice experience preferred but not required

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 Debbie Toth to discuss the possibilities further:

Debbie Toth, Director of Home-Based Services

P: 218-894-8082

E: debbietoth@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

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