LPN/RN - New Grads Welcome!
Owatonna, Minnesota
- License
- RN or LPN licenseCurrent State licensure as a Practical Nurse, in good standing.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed LPN/RN - New Grads Welcome!
- License
- Current State licensure as a Practical Nurse, in good standing.
- Also asks
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
- Also asks
- EEO/AA/Vet Friendly
Preferred
- Experience
- Clinical experience preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Minnesota staff postingsMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $56/hr, across 1,424 postings.
Worth asking
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
More questions to askFewer questions
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Benedictine’s careers page.
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Overview As an LPN, you are in High Demand and we want YOU to join our team. Benedictine is seeking dynamic and compassionate LPN’s who will provide quality patient-centered, evidenced-based care to our greatest assets – our Residents. Responsibilities The LPN is responsible for utilizing the principles of Relationship Based Care while performing duties.
The LPN is responsible for initial data collection on all residents. The LPN participates in implementing person driven care plans as developed by RN. Qualifications Current State licensure as a Practical Nurse, in good standing.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Clinical experience preferred. Benedictine and our Ministry partners are a not for profit senior care organization founded by the sisters of St. Scholastica that operates on four core values: Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice.
We pride ourselves on having an extraordinary team of associates, with outstanding hearts. Our focus is to provide a comforting and empowering culture for our residents and our team members, to help you grow and succeed. With opportunities available throughout the upper Midwest, we need big hearts like yours!
EEO/AA/Vet Friendly Salary Range LPN range $31.35- 35.09 per hour; RN range $41.00 - 45.29 per hour; evening and overnight shifts also have a
- shift differential
Benefits Statement
A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.
Additional Information
Our community in Owatonna, MN, is looking for dynamic individuals to join our nursing team! Our dedicated associates work to enhance the lives of our residents every day with respect, compassion and trust. Come be part of a place where you make a difference every day! #BHSOwatonna
What's around it?
Owatonna, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,067/mo
- Household income
- $80,750/yr, all local households, not nurse pay