RN - Med/Surg

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 Tribunes Top Workplaces for the sixth 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. Abides by and supports Lakewood Health Systems Employee Standards of Behavioral Excellence.

Position Summary

The Med/Surg RN provides direct care to patients dealing with illnesses injuries or surgeries. Their duties include admitting assessing and monitoring patients administering medications coordinating care with the Provider documenting cares and treatments along with other nursing cares as indicated.

Position Type

• This is a full-time position with rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights) including every third weekend and rotating holidays.

Qualifications

• Current MN Registered Nursing license
• BLS certification

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to problem solve
• Attentive to multiple task
• Complete written work orders
• Organize and coordinate work data
• Interpret data
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients families and co-workers
• Calibrating precise instruments

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 PlannedTime Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2000 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 its safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team members 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 were proud to provide!

Interested but will the schedule work for youHave questions on organizational culture team fit or day-to-day experience

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