LPN in RN School or RN

Overview

RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.

RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.

We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.

RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

Responsibilities

Part-Time (.3 fte) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Hospital Inpatient

Location: Hospital InpatientPosition Status: .3 FTE (24 hours per pay period); Non-exempt subject to OT

Schedule: 24 hours per two-week pay period; must be able to work weekend schedule (every 6th weekend) 

Pay Range: $22.29 - $31.21(based on experience)

River View Health has an opening for a LPN to RN position.   What we are seeking in a candidate is a “flexible” LPN to cover various shifts supporting our Riverview Health patient care areas.  This position is ideal for an LPN transitioning to RN practice, with opportunities to grow their clinical skills in a broad-scope setting while providing high-quality patient-centered care.  This position will be responsible for:

• Delivering safe, effective nursing care under the direction of providers.
• Administering medications, immunizations, and treatments as directed.
• Coordinating patient care and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Ensuring accurate documentation in electronic health records (EHR)
• Administering medications and perform treatments according to facility protocols and scope of practice.
• Responding to emergent situations with appropriate nursing interventions.
• Assisting inpatient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Maintaining compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum(s):

• Current LPN License – Minnesota
• American Heart CPR and ACLS certifications are required. Will provide training for ACLS but certification must be obtained within 4 months of employment.

Preferred(s):

• Experience in Obstetrics, Medical, Surgical or ICU
• Minimum of 1 year working in a healthcare setting
• EMR – Epic experience

Competencies:

• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
• Must work well under pressure and be sensitive to concerns and confidentiality of the patient
• Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with professionalism and care.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary : $22 - $31