Highlights of your role:
Under RN and/or medical supervision and according to established policies and procedures, perform and assist with quality patient care within the emergency department.
This position is a vital member of the ED team, facilitating patient throughput and team communication.
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: Roseau
Shift: varies
Job Schedule: varies 10 a.
m.
to 10:30 pm
Hours: 8 and12 hour shifts
FTE:.
8
Weekends: yes every third
Holidays: rotating
Pay: to
What you’ll get to do in this role:
Works with and assists physicians and nurses and provides technical support for patient care
Assists with obtaining and documentation of vital signs; placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems; obtaining 12-lead EKGs; initiating and discontinuing peripheral IV and saline locks; collection, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis
Activates ground or air EMS for transfers, gathers and completes transfer paperwork as needed/able.
Performs clerical duties relating to patient care including answering telephone, making follow-up phone calls, assisting with discharges, directing and updating patients and families
Performs wound care, Foley catheter insertions, medication administration within scope of practice
Cleans and stocks carts, rooms, and changes linen, as required
LPN will perform Foley catheter insertions, and medication administration within scope of practice
You’re an excellent fit, if you have:
graduated from accredited Practical Nursing or EMT program
2 or more years experience working in an emergency department preferred
current MN LPN license or EMT certification, or the ability to obtain
current BLS preferred
2 or more years of EMS or acute care nursing experience preferred
excellent communicaiton and interpersonal skills
ability to keep calm and focused in emergent situations
excellent customer service 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)
Education
Required
Associates or better in Licensed Practical Nurse
Licenses & Certifications
Required
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Skills
Preferred
Ability to remain calm under stress
Communication
Computer
Customer Service
Interpersonal Skills
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