RN Outpatient

RN OutpatientMain Campus - Staples, MN 56479OverviewSalary Range $43.82 - $62.15 Hourly Category NurseDescriptionLakewood 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 Tribune's 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.Lakewood operates three operating rooms Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On-call staff is available for emergency procedures on weekdays after 3:30 p.m. and 24 hours a day on weekends and holidays. Many procedures can now be performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to complete most of their recovery at home. Our Outpatient Department, which serves as our pre- and post-surgical area, is open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to care for patients before and after surgery.Outstanding surgical care includes:Highly skilled surgical specialists who work with a multidisciplinary team of professionals dedicated to your individual needs.Minimally invasive procedures, advanced surgical technologies and state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient surgical facility with a calm, healing environment where pain control, patient safety, and infection prevention are our top priorities.Mission for PositionThe Outpatient RN will provide an exceptional surgical experience for patients that aligns with Lakewood Health's mission, vision, and values from admission through discharge and aftercare.Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssess and care for the total patient on their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs during their surgical experience.Provide continuity of care by following surgeon orders upon admit, recovery, and discharge of patients.Monitor for ongoing issues and potential problems and intervene based on the assessment(s).Ensure that documentation contains all pertinent information as an accurate reflection of the care provided.Promote and support the Nursing Practice at Lakewood Health System.Position TypeThis full time (.8 FTE) position provides weekday coverage for varying staffing needs. Shifts are offered Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays required. Employees in this role delegate their own availability and may choose when to work based on their schedule. Shift times may vary.Casual employees are expected to maintain an active employment status by accepting shifts periodically, as defined by departmental guidelines.QualificationsQualificationsMaintain an active Minnesota RN licenseCPR CertifiedACLS Certified or obtained within 6 months of hirePALS Certified or obtained within 6 months of hireKnowledge of EKG rhythms preferred; successful achievement of educational course required within 6 months of hire.Ideal CandidatePrevious Outpatient or PACU experiencePrevious ICU or Critical Care experienceProvides excellent patient careProblem solving skillsExcellent communication skillsBenefitsLakewood 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 Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off401K MatchAnnual tuition assistance of $2,000 per yearBest-in-region employer HSA contributionsEmployer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!A new team member's 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 we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.