LPN - Nursing Home Deparment

Join to apply for the LPN - Nursing Home Department role at Kittson Healthcare

This range is provided by Kittson Healthcare. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$23.00/hr - $33.00/hr

Since 1922, Kittson Healthcare prides itself on providing continuous service to the citizens of Kittson County and surrounding areas. Today, Kittson Healthcare is a twelve-bed acute care federally designated Critical Access Hospital and fifty bed long term care facility which also includes a home healthcare agency, 8 bed assisted living facility and an ambulance service. There is a medical clinic located in the complex as well as a satellite medical clinic in Karlstad, Minnesota.

We strive to treat every patient or resident that walks through our doors with highly personalized care. Our patients are not just numbers. They are family, neighbors, teachers, and community members.

Department: Nursing Home

Supervised By: Director of Nursing - Nursing Home

Supervises: None

Status: Non-exempt

Pay Range: $23.00 - $33.00

A License Practical Nurse (LPN) in a nursing home involves providing essential care to residents, assisting with daily activities, administering medications, and monitoring health conditions. LPNs collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure the well-being of patients and maintain accurate records of their care. Strong communication skills and compassion are vital in this role of supporting both residents and their families.

• Proficiently be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with both patients and healthcare professionals.
• Proficient in documentation and patient assessment.
• In-depth knowledge of body systems and functions to assess and manage patient health effectively.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Competence in wound care management.
• Knowledge of patient mobility assistance.
• Familiarity with care planning and documentation.
• Strong communication with healthcare teams.
• High level of accuracy data entry; ensure patient safety, effective communication, and quality care.
• Comprehension and delivery of patient safety and healthcare ethics.
• Awareness of regulatory compliance in long-term care

• Completion of accredited nursing program for Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current MN LPN license.
• BLS certification.
• Experience in Long Term Care.
• Must pass MN background check and fingerprinting.
• Complete TB test within the first 4 weeks of employment.

• Hallock, MN
• Part-Time
• 6:00am – 2:30pm OR 2:00pm – 10:30pm
• Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Long Term Care setting

• Medical - Select plans are HSA eligible with employer contribution.
• Dental - Single plan is 100% employer paid.
• Vision - Single plan is 100% employer paid.
• Basic Life and AD&D - 100% employer paid policy with optional employee paid voluntary life AD&D.
• PTO/Extended Time Off.
• 403b plan - 3% employer match.
• Educational Scholarships.
• Employer paid CNA Training and Certification available.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Shift differential pay.
• Cell phone discount.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kittson Healthcare by 2x

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.