MedicalSurgical RN

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

The 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 their families. Our team consists of Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Health Unit Coordinators and Nursing Assistants. The hospital nursing team develops and implements plans of care based on provider orders and nursing care planning to meet patient goals ensure health and safety and promote optimal outcomes and quality of life.

Mission for Position

To deliver safe high-quality patient-centered nursing care through skilled assessment compassionate collaboration and evidence-based practice that promotes positive outcomes patient satisfaction and a safe healing environment.

Position Summary

The Med/Surg Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient-centered care by assessing planning implementing and evaluating care across the continuum from admission to discharge. This role collaborates closely with providers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe high-quality care that meets regulatory accreditation and organizational standards. The RN administers medications and treatments monitors patient conditions responds to emergencies and supports clinical procedures while maintaining accurate and timely documentation. Effective communication with patients families and care team members is essential to promote continuity of care and positive patient outcomes. The RN also provides guidance to support staff participates in professional development and upholds infection control and safety protocols. Through critical thinking and collaboration the Med/Surg RN contributes to a safe efficient and compassionate healing environment.

Position Type

This is a full-time 0.75FTE (60 hours per pay period) position with our Medical/Surgical unit. The position includes a day/night rotation from 7:00am - 7:00pm or 7:00pm - 7:00am 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!

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

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 RNMedical/Surgical/Respiratory/Wound Care Manager
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