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If you are seeking an opportunity to join a dynamic team that works alongside each other to reach common goals and is also close-knit and enjoys spending time together having fun, look no further, and apply to become part of our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Lakewood Reflections Intensive Inpatient Behavioral Health unit for older adults. We are a growing team that makes an impact on patients every day as we provide intensive and comprehensive individualized mental healthcare in an inpatient setting for adults 55 years and older struggling with psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral disorders.

With a fresh leader who is ready to support your short and long term career goals, Reflections is a great place for any season in your nursing career. As a TEAM, we work together to cover the 24/7 needs of the unit and offer flexible scheduling with 8 or 12 hour shifts, full or part-time hours available, with creative scheduling to minimize weekend impacts. Interested, but not sure if the schedule will work for you? Reach out to Amy to discuss the possibilities further [contact information below].

The mission of Lakewood Health System is to provide quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, which starts with our team members. Every day you will get to work side by side with the top healthcare professionals to learn, grow and develop your career. We are motivated to find team members who share in Lakewood Health Systems’ fundamental values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, High Quality, and innovation in health care.

Lakewood Health System is in beautiful north central MN, 25 miles from the Brainerd Lakes area and 120 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Our Licensed Practical Nurses are required to:

• Maintain certification in CPR on a bi-annual basis.
• Be an accredited nursing school graduate with a current Minnesota LPN license.

A Day in the Life of a Lakewood Reflections Licensed Practical Nurse

• Protect patients and employees by adhering to safety standards; infection-control policies and protocols; medication administration and storage procedures; and controlled substance regulations
• Perform treatment intervention following physician orders
• Observe patients to report and record symptoms or changes appropriately
• Conduct therapies, and administer medications and treatments following the patients diagnosis and needs
• Attend to patients personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, etc.) as required
• Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• As needed, and using approved methods, assist in safely placing patients in seclusion or restraints; observe suicide/seclusion precautions; including physical requirements for physical holds and safe transport of patients
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families, and friends
• Assist with ambulating and lifting patients as needed
• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards
• Complete all required documentation relevant to patients promptly and efficiently.

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• LPNs work in close contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and behavioral issues. There is the possibility that LPNs could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and behavioral problems as part of their daily duties.

• This position in a health care facility is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts, holidays, and work during inclement weather will be required.

If you have questions or want to know more before submitting your application, please call Amy at 218-894-8205 or [email protected]; we would happily visit with you.

Lakewood Health System offers an extensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, 401k, Tuition Assistance, and much more! Additionally, short- and long-term disability, flex time off, wellness initiatives, and more are offered to eligible employees to assist in retaining a healthy work-life balance.

Lakewood Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer (Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans) and Equal Opportunity Provider. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, familial status, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, local human rights activity, disability, and protected veteran status. Lakewood Health System is deeply dedicated to diversity in the workplace.