RN Emergency Room

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

Lakewood's Emergency Department team provides high-quality, compassionate care to patients during emergent events. The team works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, ED techs, ambulance staff, students, and other healthcare departments to ensure coordinated patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Mission for Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care while responding promptly and appropriately to emergent patient needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to Emergency Department patients.
• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Perform emergency nursing procedures within RN scope of practice.
• Monitor patient conditions and intervene as needed.
• Accurately document patient care, medications, and clinical updates in EPIC.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, ED techs, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams.
• Support patient safety, medication safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain competency with emergency medical equipment and procedures.

Position Type

This is a full-time position working 60-72 hours per pay period (0.75-0.9FTE). Hours vary between a 7:00am/7:00pm rotation, with every 3rd weekend and a holiday rotation required.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure with the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course must be completed prior to the completion of orientation, along with the Trauma Systems Module from the Minnesota Department of Health in LHS HRIS system.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records preferred.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment in a fast-paced emergency care environment.
• Communicates clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and care team members.
• Collaborates effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintains strong attention to detail in patient care, documentation, and safety 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 Bobbie Poehler to discuss the possibilities further:

Bobbie Poehler, Director of Emergency & Trauma Services

P: 218-894-8500 Bobbie Poehler, Director of Emergency & Trauma Services

E: bobbiepoehler@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Disclaimer:

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