Job Description
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Main Campus - Staples, MN 56479
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $43.54 - $58.84 Hourly
Job Category: NurseAbout 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 Teams
Lakewood Health System is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital providing exceptional Medical, Surgical, Obstetrical, and Swing Bed care. We take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered services supported by a collaborative team of Registered Nurses, LPNs, Obstetrical Technicians, Health Unit Coordinators and Nursing Assistants.
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who is excited about a unique dual-department role, dividing time equally between Medical/Surgical and Obstetrics. This position is ideal for an RN who thrives in a dynamic environment and values the opportunity to strengthen skills across two essential patient care areas.
Mission for Position
The Registered Nurse will provide expert nursing care that promotes healing, supports growing families, and enhances the patient experience across two essential hospital departments—offering clinical excellence, thoughtful communication, and consistent advocacy for patient needs.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse in this dual Med-Surg and Obstetrics role provides comprehensive, patient-centered care across both departments. This position supports patients experiencing a wide range of medical, surgical, and obstetrical needs. Responsibilities include:
- Admitting, assessing, and continuously monitoring patients
- Administering medications and treatments according to provider orders
- Supporting laboring, postpartum, and newborn patients with skilled clinical care and timely interventions
- Managing patient care plans and coordinating services with providers, interdisciplinary teams, and ancillary departments (including lactation support when applicable)
- Documenting assessments, interventions, and patient progress promptly and accurately
- Providing education and guidance to patients and families throughout all phases of care
- Responding to changing patient conditions and prioritizing care needs across diverse patient populations
- Collaborating with nursing staff, OB technicians, and other team members to ensure safe and seamless care delivery
- Contributing to a supportive, efficient, and patient-focused environment in both Med-Surg and Obstetrics
Position Type
- Full-time, experienced RN role
- 50/50 split between Med-Surg and Obstetrics
- Night shift, every third weekend, and rotating holidays are required
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Active Minnesota RN License
- Previous Med/Surg nursing experience required
- Previous Obstetrics nursing experience required
- CPR certification
- ALS certification (can obtain upon hire)
- NRP certification (can obtain upon hire)
Ideal Candidate
- Excellent prioritization and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail with ability to multitask
- Effective communication and care coordination abilities
- Ability to interpret patient data and respond appropriately
- Compassionate approach to patient care
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 Nan Hanson or Traci Formanek to discuss the possibilities further:
Nan Hanson, Labor and Delivery Manager
P: 218-894-8264
E: nanhanson@lakewoodhealthsystem.com
Traci Formanek, Medical/Surgical/Respiratory/Wound Care Manager
P: 218-894-8429
E: traciformanek@lakewoodhealthsystem.com
Disclaimer:
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Lakewood Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
