RN Long Term Care

Lakewood Health System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness

401K Match

Tuition assistance ($2,000/yr)

HSA contributions

Employer paid individual health care

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Lakewood Health System in Staples, MN is seeking a Long-Term Care RN for the Care Center. The role provides high-quality, personalized care while supervising frontline staff on the 2:00pm–10:30pm shift, including every third weekend and some holidays.

Ideal candidates hold MN RN licensure, demonstrate strong leadership, prioritize patient safety, and excel in team-based care. Lakewood offers robust benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) match, and generous PTO, with competitive compensation based

Qualifications

• Current MN RN licensure.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to guide frontline staff.
• Focused on patient safety and accurate medication dispensing.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and providing leadership to frontline staff.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the unit.
• Dispense medication.
• Complete treatments.
• Communicate resident needs to staff.
• Observe infection control and safety procedures.
• Respond to feedback from residents, guests, family, and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Feedback receptiveness

Patient safety

Teamwork

Education

MN RN licensure

Job description

RN Long Term Care# RN Long Term CareSenior Campus - Staples, MN 56479## OverviewSalary Range$39.55 - $43.30 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryNurse## Description**\*\*\*$5,000 Retention Bonus for NEW full-time hire, pro-rated for part-time hire\*\*\*****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 Care Center**Lakewood 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 Position**The Long-Term Care RN will provide quality, personalized care for residents through implementing their plan of care with compassion, quality and integrity.**Duties & Responsibilities*** Supervising and providing leadership to frontline staff* Manage day-to-day operations of the unit* Dispense medication* Complete treatments* Communicate information regarding resident needs through written and verbal communication to appropriate staff members* Observe proper infection control and safety procedures* Respond positively to feedback (questions, suggestions, problems) from residents, guests, family members and fellow staff**Position Type**This 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 responsibilities* Competitive shift differential (PM/NOC), shift pick-up, overtime## Qualifications**Qualifications*** Current MN RN licensure**Ideal Candidate*** Strong leadership skills to lead the team* Welcomes feedback from guests, residents and fellow staff* Prioritizes patient safety by paying close attention to detail when dispensing medications and completing treatments* Thrives in a team setting**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!* **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 218-894-8524 or email*** *[e-mail]****.*****Interested, but will the schedule work for you?** **Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?****>>>Contact Ashley Wallgren to discuss the possibilities further**: Ashley Wallgren, RN, Director of Nursing-Care Center P: [phone] E: [e-mail]:Job postings found on third-party websites may be outdated or no longer active. For the most accurate and up-to-date listing of career opportunities, and to apply directly, please visit our official website at www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com.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.