RN Long Term Care

RN Long Term CareSenior Campus - Staples, MN 56479OverviewSalary Range $39.55 - $43.30 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category NurseDescription***$5,000 Retention Bonus for NEW full-time hire, pro-rated for part-time hire***About LakewoodLakewood 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.About the Care CenterLakewood Care Center is an 87-bed, Medicare certified skilled long-term care facility recognized by Nursing Home Compare as one of the best nursing homes in Minnesota based on survey results involving nursing staff, health inspections and quality measures. We pledge to treat every person with the respect and dignity they deserve, and to focus on improving our residents' quality of life, by delivering the highest quality of care.Mission for PositionThe Long-Term Care RN will provide quality, personalized care for residents through implementing their plan of care with compassion, quality and integrity.Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupervising and providing leadership to frontline staffManage day-to-day operations of the unitDispense medicationComplete treatmentsCommunicate information regarding resident needs through written and verbal communication to appropriate staff membersObserve proper infection control and safety proceduresRespond positively to feedback (questions, suggestions, problems) from residents, guests, family members and fellow staffPosition TypeThis is a full-time position working 2:00pm-10:30pm with every 3rd weekend and some holidays.Starting pay of $35.00/hr for Care Center RNs does not include additional compensation available through:Shift differential and additional pay for Charge Nurse responsibilitiesCompetitive shift differential (PM/NOC), shift pick-up, overtimeQualificationsQualificationsCurrent MN RN licensureIdeal CandidateStrong leadership skills to lead the teamWelcomes feedback from guests, residents and fellow staffPrioritizes patient safety by paying close attention to detail when dispensing medications and completing treatmentsThrives in a team settingBenefitsGenerous 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!Full scholarship opportunities are available for this position.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 Ashley Wallgren to discuss the possibilities further: Ashley Wallgren, RN, Director of Nursing-Care Center P: View phone number on click.appcast.io E: 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.