LPN Home Care

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Home Health/Hospice Team

Our Home Health/Hospice team prides itself on providing top quality care to our patients in their own home following hospital discharge, change in health condition, or transition to hospice services.

Mission for position

The Home Health LPN provides compassionate, high-quality nursing care in the home and hospice setting by supporting individualized care plans, promoting safety and dignity, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to enhance the well-being of clients and their families.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to home care and hospice clients following the RN-directed plan of care.
• Carry out physician orders and communicate changes in client condition to the RN and care team.
• Document client care accurately and share relevant updates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain infection control, safety standards, and proper clinical procedures.
• Support care coordination including scheduling, referrals, and client admissions as assigned.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure clients receive consistent, high-quality care.

Position Type

This is a full-time, 80-hour per pay period (1.0FTE) position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. No call, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in the State of Minnesota.
• Current, valid MN Driver’s License and current auto insurance.

Ideal Candidate

• experience in home care/hospice preferred but not required.
• Compassionate caregiver committed to patient dignity and comfort.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Organized and dependable with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple client needs.
• Skilled in observation, documentation, and reporting changes in patient condition.
• Knowledge of infection control, safety practices, and clinical procedures.
• Comfortable providing care in home and hospice environments with a patient- and family-centered approach.

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it’s safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member’s starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we’re proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your Application.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email humanresources@lakewoodhealthsystem.com.

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Debbie Toth to discuss the possibilities further:
Debbie Toth, RN, BSN, Director of Home-Based Services
P: 218-894-8082
E: debbietoth@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Disclaimer:

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