Licensed Practical Nurse - Carris Care Center

Company: centracare
Location: Willmar
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

$2,500 hiring bonus or $41 per hour accelerated rate available - Multiple Part-Time, Full-Time, and Casual openings - Applying to this posting puts you into consideration for all available options JOB SUMMARY: The Licensed Practical Nurse assists the Registered Nurse in the delivery of nursing care, coordinates and monitors Nursing Assistant practice and makes assignments within established guidelines. Required to pass medications and perform treatments within nursing scope of practice. Must have every other year updates and able to perform in emergency. EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing. EXPERIENCE: Experience working with elderly in a long-term care setting. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Current license in good standing with the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Working knowledge of practical nursing skills, ability to communicate orally and in writing, ability to establish effective working relationships with residents, co-workers and families. A specific understanding of the cognitive, physical and emotional changes experienced in the geriatric population. An understanding of the range of treatment and medications needed by residents of all ages in relation to the developmental aging process, with a high focus of attention towards the geriatric population. *To be eligible for the sign-on bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full time or part time benefited position. Previous CentraCare/Carris employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire. **To be eligible for the accelerated rate you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible position. By accepting the accelerated rate, you will forego benefits, including paid time off, medical, and dental insurance, retirement and more. This is a temporary rate and position that will last for 12 months or less. Previous CentraCare/Carris employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire. The accelerated rate cannot be combined with other pay programs to include sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance----- - etc. CentraCare Health and Carris Health have made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare Health and Carris Health are EEO/AA employers. Our roots go back to 1886 when St. Cloud Hospital was built to serve the health care needs of people living in Central Minnesota. In 1995, CentraCare was formed, which today includes eight hospitals in St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Melrose, Monticello, Paynesville, Redwood Falls, Sauk Centre and Willmar. We also have more than 30 clinics, 11 senior housing facilities and seven long-term care facilities throughout the area. CentraCare has grown to meet the needs of the communities and is now one of the largest health systems in Minnesota. This means we are able to offer the latest advancements in care, technology and treatments close to home. But what makes CentraCare special is not our facilities or technology. It is our people. We live in the communities we serve. We are neighbors, friends and family. And when you need us, we are here for you.

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