LPN Long Term Care
About The Position
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota, dedicated to providing quality, personalized healthcare. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for six consecutive years, Lakewood Health System offers a unique approach to rural healthcare. Our 87-bed, Medicare-certified skilled long-term care facility, Lakewood’s Care Center, provides a meaningful environment for nurses to build relationships with residents and their families. The Care Center offers care across long-term care, a specialized dementia unit, and a transitional care unit, providing diverse experiences for team members. This role focuses on helping residents maintain their abilities, receive personalized care, and feel respected in their home.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
- Current Minnesota LPN licensure.
- BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
- Completion of continuing education required to maintain LPN licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care experience is preferred.
- Nurses who are ready to learn and grow.
Responsibilities
- Provide personalized nursing care according to residents’ care plans.
- Complete focused assessments within your scope of practice, recognize changes in condition, and consult the RN when needed.
- Administer and document medications and treatments safely and accurately.
- Receive, transcribe, and carry out provider orders as directed by the RN.
- Maintain timely daily charting and communicate resident needs to the care team.
- Participate in care conferences and share observations that support resident care.
- Coordinate assignments with the RN, assist with staff coverage when necessary, and follow up on assigned care.
- Help team members understand nursing procedures and policies, including assisting with new employee orientation.
- Respond thoughtfully to questions from residents and families or connect them with the appropriate person.
- Follow infection prevention and safety practices and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Benefits
- Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
- 401K Match
- Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
- Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage
- Full scholarship opportunities are available for this position!
- $5,000 Retention Bonus for NEW full-time hire
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
