RN Long Term Care
About The Position
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota, dedicated to providing quality, personalized healthcare. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Care Center, a 87-bed, Medicare-certified skilled long-term care facility. This role offers the opportunity to build relationships with residents and their families, providing care across long-term care, a specialized dementia unit, and a transitional care unit. You will help residents maintain their abilities, receive personalized care, and feel respected in their home. This position is ideal for nurses looking to strengthen their clinical judgment, develop leadership skills, and work collaboratively with a dedicated team.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
- Current Minnesota RN licensure.
- BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
- Completion of continuing education required to maintain RN licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in long-term care.
- Experience supervising a care team.
- Enjoy getting to know residents, notice changes in their needs, and take pride in following through.
- Strong organization, thoughtful communication, and the ability to prioritize care while working independently and as part of a team.
- Open to feedback, comfortable asking questions, and ready to grow clinical judgment and leadership skills.
- Commitment to helping teammates succeed and treating residents with dignity and respect.
Responsibilities
- Assess resident needs, recognize changes in condition, and respond to situations requiring RN intervention.
- Guide care decisions and update individualized care plans to reflect residents’ needs and preferences.
- Administer medications and complete treatments with careful attention to safety and accuracy.
- Support restorative nursing programs that help residents maintain function and independence.
- Communicate changes in condition with families and collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary partners, including during hospice and palliative care discussions.
- Guide LPNs, medication aides, and resident assistants through clear expectations, education, feedback, and accountability.
- Complete timely documentation and thorough shift handoffs so the next team has the information needed to continue care.
- Participate in quality, physician, and pharmacy rounds and complete follow-up actions.
- Follow infection prevention practices, safety standards, and care requirements.
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
