Registered Nurse (RN) - ENT/Allergy/Audiology Clinic (84842)

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, patient-centered care through the application of the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, delegation, and evaluation. The RN demonstrates proficient, compassionate, and professional communication with patients, families, visitors, colleagues, providers, and community partners. Responsibilities include performing nursing duties accurately and efficiently, assisting providers, and carrying out orders while maintaining thorough and timely documentation. The RN practices in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing standards, and LRHC policies and procedures. This role requires sound clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively to ensure safe, comprehensive, and compassionate patient care.

ENT nurses at our facility are expected to perform the following duties:

• Provide compassionate care to patients and their family members
• Complete assessments and provide triage as indicated
• Obtain a thorough medical history and document findings in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Monitor vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, etc.) and notify the clinical team with any concerning findings
• Administer medications and watch for potential side effects
• Assist with ENT procedures, virtual visits and equipment
• This position will also assist and be a backup to the RN Allergy nurse and provide assistance to the Audiologist.  

 

Shifts
64 hours biweekly, day shifts, Monday to Friday. 

 

Compensation
Hourly wage range: $32.67-$48.83. BSN hires are eligible for an extra $1/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 eligible 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.

1. Education/Special Skills: 
   1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
   2. Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
   3. Demonstrated ability to perform within the registered nurse scope of practice.
   4. Current Healthcare Provider-level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within six months.
2. Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening.
3. Reliable attendance and ability to work at the clinic site as scheduled, including travel to other clinic sites. 
4. Licensure/Certification: 
   1. Current Minnesota RN Licensure
   2. CPR Certificate
5. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
6. The RN delegates and supervises nursing care consistent with professional standards and the scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing