What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Long Term Care position at LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM?
Job Details
Description
***$5,000 Retention Bonus for NEW full-time hire, pro-rated for part-time hire***
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 Care Center
Lakewood Care Center is a 87-bed, Medicare certified skilled long-term care facility recognized by Nursing Home Compare as one of the best nursing homes in Minnesota based on survey results involving nursing staff, health inspections and quality measures. We pledge to treat every person with the respect and dignity they deserve, and to focus on improving our residents’ quality of life, by delivering the highest quality of care.
Mission for Evening Shift Charge Nurse
The NOC Shift Charge Nurse will provide quality, personalized care for residents through implementing their plan of care with compassion, quality and integrity.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervising and providing leadership to frontline staff
- Manage day-to-day operations of the unit
- Dispense medication
- Complete treatments
- Communicate information regarding resident needs through written and verbal communication to appropriate staff members
- Observe proper infection control and safety procedures
- Respond positively to feedback (questions, suggestions, problems) from residents, guests, family members and fellow staff
Position Type
This is a full-time position working three 12-hour shifts each week and getting paid for 40. Shifts are weekdays, 5:45pm-6:15am with every 3rd weekend and some holidays.
Starting pay of $35.00/hr for Care Center RNs does not include additional compensation available through:
- Shift differential and additional pay for Charge Nurse responsibilities
- Increases based on certifications, education, experience or additional duties
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Current MN RN licensure
Ideal Candidate
- Strong leadership skills to lead the team
- Welcomes feedback from guests, residents and fellow staff
- Prioritizes patient safety by paying close attention to detail when dispensing medications and completing treatments
- Thrives in a team setting
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!
- Full scholarship opportunities are available for this position.
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 Ashley Wallgren to discuss the possibilities further:
Ashley Wallgren, Director of Nursing Care Center
P: 218-894-8335
E: ashleywallgren@lakewoodhealthsystem.com
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