Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Mankato, Minnesota
Posted Aug 27 · New grads welcomed
- Shift
- 8-hour evenings
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour evenings
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Minnesota is $38/hr, across 568 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to residents/patients, including medications and treatment administration, documentation, and other therapeutic interventions under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Clinical Director. This position is responsible for providing direction to Nursing Assistants, Resident Assistants, Trained Medication Assistants, and other clinical staff on unit/shift.
About Us
Ecumen Pathstone is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, transitional care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living.
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Ecumen also offers homecare and hospice within the Mankato, MN area. Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living organization.
Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.
Schedule Options
Full-Time 2:00pm-10:30pm Part-Time 6:00am-2:30pm 2:00pm-10:30pm Position works various weekdays, every other weekend & rotating holidays.
Compensation
The targeted pay range for this job is $31.00 - $34.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.
Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/. Other benefits, depending on status/FTE, include:
Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401k Retirement Plan with a 6% Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick & Safe Time (SST) Student Loan Reimbursement (New grads encouraged to apply!) Team Member Referral Program Programs for financial wellness and financial flexibility A collaborative team environment with growth opportunities
Join us and be part of a supportive, dynamic team with excellent benefits, including student loan reimbursement, and ample career development potential!
Essential Job
Responsibilities
Provides nursing care to residents/patients within the scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse. Responsible for coordination and direction of resident/patient care. Coordinates care and services with other departments/providers from the time of admission to discharge.
Assists Registered Nurse with completion of assessments, documentation, and data collection within scope of practice and acting timely on findings. Administers medications and completes treatments as ordered. Observes and monitors resident’s condition and reports changes as appropriate.
Ensures that all physicians’ orders are signed and implemented within specified time frames. Maintains safety of all residents/patients and team members. Responds appropriately to safety hazards and reports any issues to the appropriate person.
Ensures that all staff follows the infection control policy and procedure. Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required
Qualifications
Degree from an accredited school of nursing for the Licensed Practical Nurse program Current LPN licensure in the state in which they are working Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats Basic computer skills Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
Preferred
Qualifications
Previous experience providing senior care/healthcare setting rec:mrp
- Licenses & Certifications
- Required
- Licensed Practical Nurse
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Sourced from Ecumen’s careers page.
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Requirements
- Degree from an accredited school of nursing for the Licensed Practical Nurse program
- Current LPN licensure in the state in which they are working
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
- Preferred
- Previous experience providing senior care/healthcare setting rec:mrp
- Required
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
Place
- City
- Mankato, Minnesota
- Median rent
- $1,132/mo
- Local household income
- $66,873/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Mankato area index 91.0, where 100 is the national average.
Mankato sits along the Minnesota River in southern Minnesota, blending college-town energy with river-valley scenery. Home to Minnesota State University, the city offers outdoor recreation and a steady midwestern pace. A practical pick for RNs seeking a smaller community with a regional healthcare presence.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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