Essentia Health·Fosston, Minnesota
The LPN is responsible for providing care to a group of primarily elderly patients using the nursing process and therapeutic techniques. They work both independently and cooperatively with the healthcare team to ensure efficient patient care under stress.
Seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to serve at Essentia Living Center, our long-term care facility in Fosston, Minnesota. This RN or LPN works 12-hour shifts, 6 pm to 6 am, an average of 30 hours per week. Every third weekend and a holiday rotation are required. Generous night shift differential - $5.50/hr Education Qualifications: Education as required for licensure. About Essentia Health: We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541 Our Benefits are exceptional and include: · Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program · Paid Time Off · 401k (with Essentia Health annual match) · Health and Dental Insurance · Life and Disability Insurance · Adoption Assistance · Relocation reimbursement for qualifying positions LPN ($25.22-$37.83 based on experience): A care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of primarily elderly patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. Works both cooperatively and independently, to work efficiently under stress. Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Certification/Licensure Requirements: Current LPN licensure in appropriate state(s) of employment Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month FTE: 0.9 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 2200 Shift End Time: 0630 Weekends: every third Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $25.22 - $37.83 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Candidates must possess a current LPN licensure in the state of employment and obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month. Education as required for licensure is mandatory.
Market context
Minnesota nursing openings often reflect steady demand in senior care settings, where employers look for RNs who can support older adults and work reliably across shifts. These roles are competitive because an accredited nursing degree, an unencumbered RN license, and prior senior-population experience are common screening points; a bachelor’s degree can strengthen candidacy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to senior-care experience.