What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Elbow Lake & Morris - 72 Hours Biweekly position at LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE?
Job Details
Description
The purpose of this position is to provide nursing care to patients. The LPN has contact with patients, patient families and visitors, hospital employees, referral agencies, volunteers, administration, and physicians. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position.
The LPN will also:
- Plan and manage patient care according to each patient’s needs.
- Interview patients and record their medical history.
- Obtain patient vital signs and escort patients to the exam room.
- Administer injections of medications
- Verify that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately.
- Observe and record patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments.
Department Description
You’ll have the opportunity to help patients in all stages of life and make meaningful connections every day. Our department is full of positive energy, fun coworkers, and caring management. We focus on teamwork and helping each other whenever possible. Our goal is to provide quality patient care every day, and we seek knowledgeable, motivated candidates to join our team!
Shifts: Day shifts, 72 hours biweekly
Compensation:
Hourly Wage Range: $23.10 - $31.06. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.
Benefit Offerings:
Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.
EEOC:
Lake Region Healthcare 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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Qualifications
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
1. Education/Special Skills: This position requires current MN LPN license.
2. Excellent customer service skills.
3. Demonstrate dependability, professionalism, and strict confidentiality.
4. Ability to work independently and as a team player, while maintaining a positive, person-centered attitude.
5. Must maintain a professional composure and demeanor at all times.
6. Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
7. Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.
Salary : $23 - $31
