Hospital Nurse Aide

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 instructions and nursing care planning to meet patient goals providing optimal care for health and safety and promoting quality of life.

Mission for Position

To provide individualized personal and nursing care to patients while preserving the patients rights and human dignity in a confidential manner encouraging the patient to function at their highest level of ability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide personal and nursing care for the patient in accordance with the patients plan of care.
• Provide care that will help patients function at their highest level of ability.
• Ensure patients are in a safe environment.
• Carry out daily assignments as assigned.
• Stay informed of and provide care in accordance with Lakewoods policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with team to ensure all patient needs are met and daily tasks are completed.
• Provide a caring environment to patients and families by listening to their needs to meet their physical spiritual and emotional needs.

Position Type

This is a full-time position. Shifts rotate between 3:00pm-11:00pm and 11:00pm-7:00am along with rotating holidays and every third weekend.

Qualifications

• Grade school education

Ideal Candidate

• Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification preferred; willingness to obtain CNA certification with employer assistance.
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Demonstrates a solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and prioritize responsibilities.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with patients families customers and colleagues.
• Works collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficient in basic computer and documentation tasks.
• Maintains professional therapeutic boundaries with patients and their families.

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!

If you need an accommodation during the application process please call or email .

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

>>>Contact Traci Formanek to discuss the possibilities further:
Traci Formanek RN Medical/Surgical/Respiratory/Wound Care Manager
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