RN - LPN

RN LPN

Join a dedicated care community at the Good Samaritan Society, where your clinical expertise meets compassionate service. Whether you are an RN or an LPN, you will play a pivotal role in managing a stable resident population of approximately 51-54 individuals, including those in long-term care and a small cohort of rehabilitation patients. You will be responsible for the full spectrum of nursing carefrom assessing and implementing individualized care plans to administering life-improving treatments. This is an inspiring opportunity to work in a safe, efficient environment that prioritizes resident dignity, independence, and clinical excellence.

What you will be doing:

• Holistic Care Management: Assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans, ensuring they are continuously updated to meet resident needs.
• Clinical Execution: Administer medications and treatments accurately while monitoring for therapeutic effects and potential side effects.
• Resident Advocacy: Safeguard resident property and maintain their self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
• Clinical Oversight: Observe resident conditions, document care in the EMR, and report significant findings to the appropriate medical staff.
• Operational Coordination: Ensure physician orders are processed timely and maintain a safe, pleasant, and orderly living environment.
• Patient Safety: Expertly utilize transfer equipment (gait belts, mechanical lifts, etc.) and handling techniques to ensure resident safety during mobility.
• Emergency Preparedness: Demonstrate knowledge of department-specific safety, fire, and disaster plans.
• Education: Direct and assist with health education for residents and their families or significant others.

What you must have:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure: Current RN or LPN licensure for the state of Minnesota.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Communication: Ability to communicate and comprehend instructions effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift at least 35 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, kneeling, and moving in response to job tasks.

Desired Skills:

• Clinical Knowledge: Strong foundational nursing skills and familiarity with a wide range of medications.
• Efficiency: Ability to multi-task and prioritize care in a fast-paced long-term care setting.
• Teamwork: A collaborative spirit to work with the interdisciplinary team to achieve resident goals.

Other Information: Location and Work Type

• Location: International Falls, MN
• Work Setting: Nursing Home (LTC and Short-stay Rehab)
• Work Type: Full-Time Direct Hire Only
• Shift: 2:15 PM 10:45 PM or varying shifts.
• Compensation: Union RN: $39.04 $47.62/hr (based on experience) Union LPN: $29.80 $36.64/hr (based on experience)
• Sign-On Bonuses: Union RN: $20,000 (with 3-year commitment) Union LPN: $15,000 (with 3-year commitment)