Highlights of your role
To provide quality patient care with the collaboration of physicians and registered nurses. The LPN is responsible to assess and document findings in the patient's chart. They will collaborate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care needs on an individual basis with the RN charge nurse. Responsible for communication and documentation involving the patient, significant others, and healthcare providers to coordinate optimal care.
We invite you to join our team as we continue on our commitment of caring for generations.
Since 1915, LifeCare Medical Center has been dedicated to providing quality healthcare in our region.
At LifeCare Medical Center, we value every person and take our patient’s healthcare needs seriously.
Our employees are the foundation for our success.
We’ve fostered a collaborative environment centered around compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.
At LifeCare, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a life changing career, within a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect.
As the third largest employer in Roseau County, LifeCare Medical Center is continually looking for motivated, dedicated, and compassionate leaders who are passionate about delivering the best in healthcare services.
We are committed to our communities and take pride in our medical heritage.
Job Details
Location
- LifeCare
- Roseau and
- Warroad
- Clinic
- Shift:
- Days
- Job
- Schedule:
- Varies
- Monday through
- Friday
- Hours: 8am- 5pm
- FTE:0.8
- Weekends: no
- Holidays: no *Pay
- Range: $22.30-$31.21
*It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees.
What you’ll get to do in this role
Assists the registered nurse or other licensed practitioner in the identification of patient needs, priorities of care and goals based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs. Contributes to the evaluation of the plan of care by gathering, observing, recording, and communicating patient responses to nursing interventions. Modifies the plan of care in collaboration with licensed practitioner.
Demonstrates competency and ability to carry out department specific functions in accordance to the department's standards of care, policies and procedures.
Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the implementation of an integrated patient-centered care plan.
Assigns or delegates the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.
Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and reports appropriately. Implements nursing interventions and prescribed medical regimens in a timely and safe manner and documents nursing care provided accurately and timely.
Collaborates and communicates relevant and timely patient information with patients/families and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Reports the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly according to standard operating procedure.
Participates in the health education approved by a licensed practitioner.
Assists in the discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding.
You’re an excellent fit, if you have
- current active MN LPN license
- acute care experience, preferred
- current BLS certification, preferred
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- safe medication administration practices
- ability to care for a diverse population of patients with courtesy and respect
- good teamwork and organizational skills
- good decision making and time management skills
- excellent clinical skills
Benefits: statement:
LifeCare Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying employees. Depending upon eligibility, we offer a variety of benefits including health, dental, and life insurance. We also offer short and long-term disability, tuition assistance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and a generous time off package to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
LifeCare Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
