RN Home Health/Hospice

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 and Hospice teams pride themselves on providing top quality care in the home to those individuals requiring additional healthcare services or during their end-of-life journey.

Mission for Position

The Home Health/Hospice RN enhances quality of life for home care and hospice patients by delivering skilled nursing care, promoting comfort and dignity, and partnering with patients, families, and the care team to support holistic care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and complete admission assessments within required timeframes.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide skilled nursing care, patient education, and guidance to patients and families in the home or hospice setting.
• Monitor patient conditions, document care in the electronic health record, and report significant changes to the physician.
• Ensure Home Health Aides and LPNs adhere to care plans and ensure quality care.
• Coordinate care with therapists, social workers, and community resources to support patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with home care and hospice regulations, policies, and documentation standards.
• Participate in team meetings, discharge planning, and continuous improvement of home-based services.

Position Type

This is a part-time weekday position working 40 hours per pay period (0.5FTE), in both home care and hospice settings. Hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, with one weekend rotation every 12th week and one holiday rotation each year.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license and current auto insurance for travel between patient homes.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in home health or hospice nursing preferred.
• Strong patient assessment, care planning, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to educate patients and families on disease processes, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Comfortable working independently in home environments while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills, including proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of home care and hospice regulations and best practices.

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

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