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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 Clinic Roseau 
Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Schedule: Monday-Friday
Hours: 40 hours a week 
FTE: 1.0
Weekends: None
Holidays: None
*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 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)

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Caring

Expert

Clinical

Expert

Collaborating

Expert

Communication

Expert

Compassion

Expert

Computer

Expert

Care Planning

Expert

Courteous

Expert

Interpersonal Skills

Expert

Nursing

Expert

Organizing

Expert

Professionalism

Expert

Patient Care

Expert

Patient Discharge Planing

Expert

Teamwork

Expert

Time Management

Expert

Education

Preferred

Technical/other training or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE