RN - Med/Surg

Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - Staples, MN 56479Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $43.04 - $58.34 HourlyJob Category: Nurse

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 Department

The Hospital Nursing Department supports the mission, vision, and values of Lakewood Health System. We are a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital serving medical, surgical, and swing bed patients and their families. Our team consists of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Unit Coordinators, and Nursing Assistants. The hospital nursing team develops and implements plans of care based on provider orders and nursing care planning to meet patient goals, ensure health and safety, and promote optimal outcomes and quality of life.

Mission for Position

To deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care through skilled assessment, compassionate collaboration, and evidence-based practice that promotes positive outcomes, patient satisfaction, and a safe healing environment.

Position Summary

The Med/Surg Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, patient-centered care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care across the continuum from admission to discharge. This role collaborates closely with providers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality care that meets regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards. The RN administers medications and treatments, monitors patient conditions, responds to emergencies, and supports clinical procedures while maintaining accurate and timely documentation. Effective communication with patients, families, and care team members is essential to promote continuity of care and positive patient outcomes. The RN also provides guidance to support staff, participates in professional development, and upholds infection control and safety protocols. Through critical thinking and collaboration, the Med/Surg RN contributes to a safe, efficient, and compassionate healing environment.

Position Type

This is a full-time position with our Medical/Surgical unit. The position includes a day/night rotation, every third weekend, and rotating holidays.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Current MN Registered Nursing license
• BLS certification

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to problem solve
• Attentive to multiple task
• Complete written work orders
• Organize and coordinate work data
• Interpret data
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and co-workers
• Calibrating precise instruments

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