Hybrid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Walk in Clinic-Weekend coverage en LifeCare Medical Center

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: Acute care
Shift: 8- and 10-hour shifts
Job Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30/6:00 pm every other weekend
Hours: varying on Med/surg floor and ED
FTE: .8
Weekends: every other 
Holidays: alternating
*Pay Range: upon request to HR

*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:

Conduct a focused assessment of the health status of an individual patient through the collection and comparison of data to normal findings and the individual patient's current health status, and report changes and responses to interventions in an ongoing manner to a registered nurse or the appropriate licensed health care provider for delegated or assigned tasks or activities.

Confer with patients and/or family members to gather pertinent information including history, medications, etc., and documenting the information in the patient’s chart.

Determine and implement appropriate interventions within a nursing plan of care and implement interventions that are delegated, ordered, or prescribed by a licensed health care provider

Communicate relevant patient data and changes to charge nurse/RN.

Function effectively as a professional team member by following established standards of practice through the patient care plan, report, rounds, team conference and through personal example.

Promote a safe and therapeutic environment while advocating for the best interests of individual patients

Accountability for the quality of care delivered, recognizing the limits of knowledge and experience; addressing situations beyond the nurse's competency; and performing to the level of education, knowledge, and skill ordinarily expected of an individual who has completed an approved practical nursing education program

Obtain trauma training that meets objectives specified by the Minnesota Statewide Trauma System for Level 4 Trauma Hospitals

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)