Hospital Nurse Aide / Instrument Technician

Lakewood Health System; Staples (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness

401K Match

Annual tuition assistance

HSA contributions

Employer paid premiums for individual-

Accommodation assistance

Job summary

Lakewood Health System is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to join the Medical/Surgical team on the night shift (11:00pm–7:00am) with rotating holidays and weekends. In this role you’ll provide compassionate patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe environment.

Ideal candidates have Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification (or willingness to obtain with employer support) and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification preferred and essential.
• Strong communication with patients and families.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Works well in an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficient in basic documentation and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and nursing care for patients per their care plan.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living to support independence.
• Keep patients in a safe environment and monitor for changes.
• Carry out daily assignments and adhere to policies.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet patient needs.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Communication skills

multitasking

Team collaboration

Documentation proficiency

Education

Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification (preferred)

Willingness to obtain CNA certification with employer assistance

Job description

About Lakewood

Lakewood 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 Department

This hospital nursing department supports the mission, vision, and values of Lakewood Health System. We are a 25-bed critical access hospital serving medical, surgical, and swing bed patients and families. Our team consists of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Unit Coordinators, and Nursing Assistants. The hospital team provides a plan of care based on provider instructions and nursing care planning to meet patient goals, providing optimal care for health and safety and promoting quality of life.

Mission for Position

To provide individualized personal and nursing care to patients while preserving the patient's rights and human dignity in a confidential manner, encouraging the patient to function at their highest level of ability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide personal and nursing care for the patient in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Provide care that will help patients function at their highest level of ability.
• Ensure patients are in a safe environment.
• Carry out daily assignments as assigned.
• Stay informed of and provide care in accordance with Lakewood's policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with team to ensure all patient needs are met and daily tasks are completed.
• Provide a caring environment to patients and families by listening to their needs to meet their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.

Position Type

This is a full-time position. Hours are 11:00pm-7:00am, along with rotating holidays and every other weekend.

To maintain casual employment with the Medical/Surgical team, employees must work at least 24 hours per quarter, including at least 8 weekend hours. Shifts may be worked in four-hour increments.

Ideal Candidate

• Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification preferred; willingness to obtain CNA certification with employer assistance.
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Demonstrates a solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and prioritize responsibilities.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, families, customers, and colleagues.
• Works collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficient in basic computer and documentation tasks.
• Maintains professional, therapeutic boundaries with patients and their families.

Benefits

Lakewood 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 Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

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!

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email [e-mail].

Traci Formanek, RN, Medical/Surgical/Respiratory/Wound Care Manager

P: 218-894-8429

E: [e-mail]

Disclaimer:

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Lakewood 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.