LPN or RN | Long-Term Care
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our resident-focused care team. This role supports a family-centered environment and ensures safe, compassionate, and individualized care for residents of all ages in our skilled nursing facility. What You Will Get: Long-term care offers the rewarding experience of forming ongoing connections with residents while developing strong clinical, leadership, and critical-thinking skills as part of a collaborative, supportive team. A welcoming, supportive, team-oriented work environment Gundersen’s generous compensation and benefits package Top-rated retirement plan A workplace that invests in your growth and success
Requirements
- Licensed RN or LPN in Minnesota
- RNs: Minimum associate degree in nursing
- LPNs: Post–high school education in a specialized field with coursework qualifying you to take LPN boards
- BLS CPR Certification with hands-on training
- No experience required — new grads welcome!
Responsibilities
- Must be able to work according to the current Minnesota Board of Nursing Scope of Practice for nursing licensure.
- Must be able to administer medications and treatments, monitor health, and oversee the daily care of facility residents.
- Must be able to interact with the interdisciplinary team, residents, and family members regularly to maintain a resident-centered, up-to-date plan of care.
- Must be able to read, interpret, and follow the orders of Medical Providers in the provision of resident care.
- Must be recognized as the front-line team leader for each shift and feel comfortable providing guidance to direct care staff.
- Provide emotional and social support to nursing home residents.
- Ensure resident and staff safety.
- Must be physically able to lift heavy objects, as well as push, pull, reach, and squat on a regular basis.
- Complete documentation in an electronic medical record and maintain competency in basic computer use.
- Assist with promoting good nutrition and hydration for facility residents.
- Assist in orienting new staff members.
- Perform other job-related responsibilities as requested by the Director of Nursing.
- Participate in nursing and unit staff meetings.
- Participate in quality improvement activities to continuously enhance patient care and unit operations.
- Must be flexible and adhere to regular, predictable attendance.
- Must be able to commit to working every other weekend and every other holiday when in an FTE position.
Benefits
- Long-term care offers the rewarding experience of forming ongoing connections with residents while developing strong clinical, leadership, and critical-thinking skills as part of a collaborative, supportive team.
- A welcoming, supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Gundersen’s generous compensation and benefits package
- Top-rated retirement plan
- A workplace that invests in your growth and success
- Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
- Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
- Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
