Registered Nurse (RN) - Elbow Lake and Morris Procedure/Outpatient Services

This position will work in the Surgery/Outpatient departments in Morris and Elbow Lake.

This position performs specialized professional nursing duties in assisting surgeons in the operating room; acts as a scrub or sterile nurse; sets up operating room according to type of operation; assists surgeon during the operative procedures; transfers patient from the operating room to the recovery room; and performs related duties as required.

The purpose of this position is to provide nursing care to patients. The framework for practice will be the nursing process in order to prescribe, delegate and coordinate nursing care. The RN must be able to supervise others as assigned including LPN’s, nursing assistants, clerks, and students.

The RN has contact with patients, patient families and visitors, PRHHS employees, referral agencies, volunteers, administration, and physicians. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position. The RN must be able to provide patient care, secure cooperation from others, problem-solve, and exercise initiative and judgment.

Hours/Shifts

64 hours biweekly, Day/PM shifts

Compensation

Hourly Wage Range: $39.20 - $58.40/hour. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings

Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services.

For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC

Lake Region Healthcare 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities, and vary depending on the candidate's level of licensing.

• Education/Special Skills:

+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Registered Nurse licensure in Minnesota and BLS certification.

+ Willingness to be certified in ACLS within the first year of employment.

+ Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to perform within the nursing scope of practice.

• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work at the clinic site as scheduled, including travel to other clinic sites.
• Licensure/Certification:

+ Current Minnesota RN Licensure

+ CPR Certificate

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.