Lakewood Health System



Lakewood Health System is an independent, integrated rural healthcare system. We have been caring for the health of our community for over 70 years, and are continually striving to not only meet, but exceed the expectations of our patients. With a hospital, five primary care clinics, a senior care center, two assisted living facilities, a dermatology clinic and skin and laser center, Lakewood works with patients to recognize and meet their healthcare goals. Lakewood is a recognized leader in providing innovative, patient-based care including women’s specialty services, senior services, surgical and outreach care, all of which help us give our patients the best possible care and service.

Our Mission is to provide quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime.

Our Vision is to be the region's top value healthcare organization by 2019.

We Value open communication, innovation, personalized service, ownership, and integrity.

Lakewood is home to over 800 employees. In addition to the services provided by the full-time primary care medical staff, the hospital and clinic also have specialists, visiting and on-staff, in cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, ear, nose and throat, gastroenterology, nephrology, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, orthopedics, physical medicine, pediatrics, podiatry, psychiatry, pulmonology, radiology, rheumatology and urology.


Awards

2013 – Awarded the 2013 Women's Choice Award for America's 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience
2013 – Awarded the 2013 Women's Choice Award for America's 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience in Obstetrics
2013 – Awarded UCare Minnesota’s Overall Performance Quality of Care for the third year in a row
2013 – Awarded the Best-in-Class® Seal by HR Solutions for the second year in a row
2012 – Lakewood's IT division was recognized as one of the five best IT small hospital workplaces in the country for the second year in a row by Healthcare IT News
2012 – Awarded UCare Minnesota’s Overall Performance Quality of Care for the second year in a row
2012 – Awarded a Best-in-Class® Seal by HR Solutions. This honor is for select organizations whose employee survey scores are within the top 10 percent of Employee Engagement and Overall Job Satisfaction levels
2012 – Named the nationwide winner of Akro-Mils® Before & After Room Reorganization Photo Contest
2011 – Lakewood's IT division was recognized as one of the five best IT small hospital workplaces in the country by Healthcare IT News
2011 – Awarded UCare Minnesota’s Overall Performance Quality of Care
2011 – Recipient of the Minnesota Hospital Association Career Promotion Award for promotion of healthcare careers and summer internship program
2011 – Lakewood Health System received the Environmental Excellence Award from SteriMed for implementing initiatives that reduce waste and costs
2010 – Lakewood Health Care Home model is dubbed by the Minnesota Department of Health as an innovative “Successful Model”
2010 – Recipient of two bronze Aster Awards for Excellence in Medical Marketing
2010 – Recipient of the 2010 Good Catch for Patient Safety Award on behalf of the Minnesota Hospital Association
2010 – Lakewood Health System Social Services Director recipient of Prairie Business Magazine’s 40 under 40 award
2010 – Recipient of the MHA Innovation of the Year in Patient Care – Small Hospitals Category
2010 – Recipient of the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award by the Minnesota Psychological Association
2009 – Lakewood Health System President, Tim Rice, recipient of the Minnesota Department of Health’s Rural Health Hero Award
2008 – Recipient of the Minnesota Hospital Association SAFE initiatives award
2008 – Recipient of the nationally-recognized HealthLeaders Media Top Leadership Team Award (small hospital category)
2008 – Dr. Bill Mennis and Dr. Ted Lelwica, both Lakewood family physicians, are joint-recipients of the Staples Community Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award
2007 – Recipient of the Minnesota Hospital Association award for Health-Care Career Promotion (small hospital category)
2005 – Recipient of the CentraCare Spirit of Caring Award
2005 – Lakewood Health System employee, Helen Kimball, was the recipient of the Minnesota Hospital Association Caregiver of the Year award
2002 – Recipient of the Minnesota Department of Health Rural Health Hero Award
2002 – Recipient of the Minnesota Department of Health Rural Health Team Award
2002 – Recipient of the Minnesota Hospital Association Best Minnesota Hospital Workplace

2008 SAFE Initiatives Award
The Minnesota Hospital Association awards hospitals that show excellence in patient safety initiatives including SAFE Skin, SAFE Falls, SAFE Site and SAFE Count. Lakewood Health System has been recognized in all four categories and continues to practice SAFE initiatives.

2013 Nurse - Caregiver of the Year
Katie Paine-Santos, RN Coordinator for Lakewood Care Center's Memory Care Unit was named Nurse - Caregiver of the Year by Care Providers of Minnesota. This award is given to a nurse who displays extraordinary skills in caring for individuals residing in a nursing facility, assisted living establishment, or receiving care at home.

2005 Spirit of Caring Award
The CentraCare Health Foundation announced that “Methamphetamine: The Facts” was one of this year’s recipients of the “Spirit of Caring” award. Bev Nelsen, Staff Nurse/Occupational Health/Education and long-time employee at Lakewood Health System, was presented the award on November 9, 2005 at CentraCare Health System.

Caregiver of the Year
Helen Kimball, a certified resident assistant with Lakewood Health System in Staples has been named the Minnesota Health & Housing Alliance's District D "Caregiver of the Year." This award is given annually to a direct care employee in each of MHHA's seven geographical districts. The award honors individuals who go "above and beyond" to enhance and enrich the quality of life for seniors in their communities; who have demonstrated their commitment to Minnesota's elderly; and have shown exceptional service to a MHHA-member facility and their residents.

Innovation of the Year
Lakewood Health System was named recipient of the Innovation of the Year award in Patient Care Enhancement by the Minnesota Hospital and Healthcare Partnership at its annual meeting near Brainerd in September. The hospital received the award for its newborn hearing screening program. The association presents the award annually to a hospital or health system that has developed a creative, new method or model for health care delivery.

Rural Health Hero Award
At the Minnesota Rural Summit Conference sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Health Office of Rural Health Primary Care, Mel Nefstead, Board Chair of Lakewood Health System, Staples, was presented the Minnesota Rural Health Hero Award.

Rural Health Team Award
Lakewood Health System and Freshwater Education District of Staples were awarded the outstanding Rural Health Team Award at the Minnesota Rural Summit sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Health Office of Rural Health Primary Care. Lakewood Health System and Freshwater Education District received the Outstanding Rural Health Team for the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Clinic.

Team Achievement Award
Care providers of Minnesota awarded Lakewood Health System the Team Achievement Award. Lakewood Health System has an employee group which teams up with administration in establishing overall facility philosophy as well as policies and procedures affecting employees and customers. This group is called Partners in Action. Partners in Action is a committee with employee and manager representation from each division. Partners in Action meets monthly with administration and has access to all minutes and meetings conducted by administration.

Trustee of the Year
Melvin Nefstead, chairman of the Lakewood Health System in Staples, received the Trustee of the Year award from the Minnesota Hospital and Healthcare Partnership at its annual meeting near Brainerd in September. The Trustee of the Year award is presented annually to a health care trustee for providing exceptional leadership to his or her hospital and the community.

Volunteer of the Year
Lillian Postel, a volunteer with Lakewood Health System in Staples has been named the Minnesota Health & Housing Alliance's District D "Volunteer of the Year." This award is given annually to a volunteer in each of MHHA's seven geographical districts. The award honors individuals who go "above and beyond" to enhance and enrich the quality of life for seniors in their communities; who have demonstrated their commitment to Minnesota's elderly; and have shown exceptional service to a MHHA-member facility and their residents.

Workplace of the Year
Lakewood Health System was presented the "Best Minnesota Hospital Workplace" Award at the Minnesota Hospital Associate (MHA) Trustee Conference this past January 17. The nomination was submitted by employees who felt Lakewood Health System implemented systems and programs to encourage employee participation, creating a work environment that meets employee needs and makes them feel valued.

Minnesota Hospital and Healthcare Partnership Patient Enhancement Award
In October 1997, the Newborn Hearing Screening Program at Lakewood Health System was the winner of the Minnesota Hospital and Healthcare Partnership Patient Enhancement Award. Lakewood Health System was the very first in the state of Minnesota to implement a universal newborn hearing screening program where all babies born at the hospital are screened by our lab team for hearing loss before discharge.

Distinguished Service Award
In April 1998, the Newborn Hearing Screening Program at Lakewood Health System was honored by the Minnesota Speech, Language, Hearing Association by being awarded the Distinguished Service Award.

 

Sep 24, 2023
Full Time
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
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 third 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. From womb to tomb, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. About the Unit/Department/Team This Hospital Nursing Department supports the mission, vision and values of Lakewood Health System. We are a 25 bed Critical Access hospital serving Medical, Surgical, and Swing Bed Patients and Families. Our team consists of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health...
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Full Time
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Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
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Counseling Nursing
Employment Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time
Sep 24, 2023
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
***$2,000 RETENTION BONUS FOR FULL-TIME HIRE, PRO-RATED FOR PART-TIME*** Lakewood Health System has an opening for a full-time or part-time Emergency Department/Intensive Care RN . The Emergency Department/Intensive Care RN functions within the level of knowledge, experience and preparation to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of patient care particularly in emergent events. This RN demonstrates the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, assumes the role of coordinator in emergency situations. This is a full-time or part-time position. Schedule will include rotating shifts, weekends and holidays. Qualifications Current MN RN license (applications accepted with pending board licensure) Current CPR certification (may obtain at time of hire) Critical Care experience required Ability to work in a team environment Excellent customer service skills Application Deadline:  Open until filled Lakewood Health System offers an extensive benefits...
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time
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Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
***$2,000 RETENTION BONUS FOR FULL-TIME HIRE, PRO-RATED FOR PART-TIME*** Lakewood Health System has an opening for a full-time or part-time Paramedic ! The Paramedic responds to emergency 911 calls along with providing ALS services on Interfacility Transfers. May be asked to assist in ED/Inpatient departments during your working hours. This is a full- or part-time position working 12 hour shifts and includes every 3 rd weekend or as needed to meet patients needs. Some holidays will be required. Qualifications 1. Current MN Paramedic Certification 2. Valid MN Driver's License with good driving record 3. ACLS Certified 4. One year or more current paramedic experience is preferred Application Deadline :  Open until filled Lakewood Health System offers an extensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, 401k, Tuition Assistance, and much more!  Additionally, short- and long-term disability, flex time off, wellness initiatives, and more are offered to eligible employees to...
Technician
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Full-Time/Part-Time
Sep 24, 2023
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
***$5000 retention bonus for full-time hires, pro-rated for part-time*** Come work for a Star Tribunes designated Top Workplace Employer in Minnesota! Lakewood Health System is seeking highly motivated individuals to become a part of our clinic team. With 5 primary care clinics, it is the mission of Lakewood Health System to provide quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, which starts with our team members. Every day you will get to work side by side with the top health care professionals to learn, grow and develop your career. We are motivated to find team members that share in Lakewood Health Systems key values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, High Quality and Innovation towards health care. Job Overview: As an LPN/CMA , you will be an integral part of our clinical team, as well as have the opportunity to form connections and make a direct positive impact on our patients and team members. This role performs a variety of professional nursing skills that provide...
Assistant & Support Nursing
Employment Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time
Sep 24, 2023
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
***RETENTION BONUS FOR NEW HIRES (PRO-RATED BASED ON FTE STATUS)*** 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 a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the third 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. From womb to tomb, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. About the Care Center Lakewood Care Center is a 100-bed, Medicare certified skilled long-term care facility recognized by Nursing Home Compare as one of the best nursing homes in Minnesota based on survey results involving nursing staff, health inspections...
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time
Sep 24, 2023
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
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 third 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. From womb to tomb, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. About the Team This position lives within Education closely integrated throughout all nursing roles in the facility, with a tie back to Human Resources. Mission for RN Staff Development Coordinator Through employee training and skill development, the RN Staff Development Coordinator has an integral role of...
Nursing
Sep 24, 2023
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
Lakewood Health System has an opening for a full-time or part-time Emergency Medical Technician ! The EMT is responsible for providing pre-hospital care to patients that have a need for an ambulance. Will stabilize the patient prior to transport and provide necessary care in-route to the hospital. This is a full-time or part time position on variable 12-hour shifts.  Some weekends and holidays will be required.  Flexibility with scheduling is a must. Qualifications 1. Current EMT license from the State of Minnesota 2. Current MN Driver's license 3. Excellent communication skills 4. Ability to work in a team environment Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Lakewood Health System offers an extensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, 401k, Tuition Assistance, and much more!  Additionally, short- and long-term disability, flex time off, wellness initiatives, and more are offered to eligible employees to assist retaining a healthy work-life balance. Lakewood Health...
Laboratory Technician
Employment Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time
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Full Time
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
Come work for a Star Tribune's designated Top Workplace Employer in Minnesota! Lakewood Health System is seeking highly motivated individuals to become a part of our clinic team. With 5 primary care clinics, it is the mission of Lakewood Health System to provide quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, which starts with our team members. Every day you will get to work side by side with the top health care professionals to learn, grow and develop your career. We are motivated to find team members that share in Lakewood Health Systems key values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, High Quality and Innovation towards health care. Job Overview: As a Clinic RN , you will be an integral part of our clinical team, as well as have the opportunity to form connections and make a direct positive impact on our patients and team members. This role performs a variety of professional nursing skills that provide and enhance patient care. Day to day activity includes triage, care team...
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full Time
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Part Time
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
Lakewood Health System has an opening for a part-time Emergency Department Admitting Clerk . The Emergency Department Admitting Clerk is responsible for timely and accurate registration of Emergency Department patients. This candidate will be representing Lakewood Health System in a professional manner by providing excellent customer service. This position is also responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all in-take patient admission documentation. The Admitting Clerk will be answering, directing and acting as a patient advocate over the phone and in person. Ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, be detailed oriented, extremely organized and with the ability to pay attention to details. This position is based in our Emergency Room setting and the ideal candidate needs to be able to use critical thinking skills and have the ability to respond quickly in urgent situations. This is a part-time position working between the hours of 6:00AM - 2:00PM weekday shifts...
Employment Type:
Part Time
Sep 21, 2023
Full Time
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
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 third 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. From womb to tomb, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. About the Unit/Department/Team Lakewood Health System is seeking add an experienced and motivated full-time Infusion Therapy RN to our growing Oncology team! Mission for Position The Infusion Therapy RN will work closely with the team to deliver high quality care to outpatient infusion and oncology patients....
Nursing Therapy
Employment Type:
Full Time
Sep 21, 2023
Full Time
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
Lakewood Health System has an opening for a Licensed Psychologist . This individual will be responsible for conducting behavioral health assessments and providing behavioral health interventions for individuals presenting with behavioral health needs. Inventions will include short term collaborative care as well as more traditional long-term care. This position provides the opportunity to work collaboratively with primary care and specialty medical providers in an integrated care setting. Individual will also conduct assessments and treatment planning for Critical Access Hospital patients on a consultation basis. This is a full-time, salaried position. Qualifications 1. Doctorate Degree in Psychology 2. Minnesota Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist 3. Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement therapeutic services in a multidisciplinary setting. 4. Necessary skills in therapy and assessment, knowledgeable about needs of youth, adult and geriatric populations; trained in a...
Counseling
Employment Type:
Full Time
Sep 21, 2023
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
Lakewood Health System has a full-time opening for a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Home Care / Hospice department! The RN Home Care / Hospice will execute all nursing duties within licensed scope; administer skilled nursing care and general health guidance to assigned patients. This RN will serve as primary nurse for clients/families in the home care/hospice setting who are currently under a physician's care. Also supervises the home health assistant and homemaker services to our clients. This is a full-time position working 64-80 hours every two weeks and includes a weekend rotation. This position will mainly see clients/families in the Brainerd/Pequot Lakes Area and will only be required on site in Staples on for meetings and supplies. Qualifications 1. Current MN RN licensure (BSN preferred) 2. Minnesota Public Health Nurse certificate preferred Application Deadline: Open until filled Lakewood Health System offers an extensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, 401k,...
Home Health Nursing
Employment Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time
Sep 21, 2023
Full Time
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
***$5000 retention bonus for full-time hires, pro-rated for part-time*** Awarded Recognition for Top Workplace!  Join Us!   Lakewood Dermatology, part of Lakewood Health System, provides comprehensive medical and surgical dermatology care to patients in our Sartell, Staples, and Pillager clinics.  We invite you to be part of a team where you will experience professionalism, teamwork, mutual respect and a company that cares! The Position: This is a full-time position, working between 64-80 hours per two week pay period. Candidates should be available between the hours of 6:30AM-4:30PM, Monday through Friday.  Position is located in Sartell. Must be flexible with scheduling and be willing to travel to our satellite clinics located in Staples, Pillager as needed. We encourage candidates to still apply if interested in part-time as that may be considered. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Complete pathology requisition forms with complete and updated patient information...
Assistant & Support Nursing Physician & Surgeon
Employment Type:
Full Time
Sep 21, 2023
Full Time
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
***$3,000 RETENTION BONUS FOR FULL-TIME HIRE*** Lakewood Health System is seeking a full-time Surgical Technician ! The Surgical Technician assists the surgeon, physician and/or anesthesia provider in the operating room and/or endoscopy procedure room during procedures.  They ensure instrumentation for procedures is clean, sterile and in working order, and observe and maintain the sterile field at all times. They assist in all areas of the operating room to include sterile processing and inventory supply. Performs other job duties as assigned by the supervisor. This is a full-time position working between the hours of 6:00AM-4:00PM as well as being included on the on-call rotation schedule.  Flexibility with scheduling is required with this position. Qualifications 1. Certified Surgical Technologist credentials preferred 2. BLS certification required within 6 months of hire 3. Previous experience preferred 4. Adaptable, accurate and alert during procedures 5. Must be able to take...
Technician Technologist
Employment Type:
Full Time
Sep 21, 2023
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
***$4,000 RETENTION BONUS FOR FULL-TIME HIRE, PRO-RATED FOR PART-TIME*** Lakewood Health System is seeking a full-time and part-time Critical Care Float RN to join their team! This position performs the following duties, including additional duties as deemed by their supervisor: Assesses patient needs and develops a plan of nursing care. Coordinates the patient's care from admission to discharge with the patient, family, physician, other team members, discharge planner, home care, and ancillary services. Implements an individual plan of care and communicates observations/progress via documentation utilizing nurses notes and shift report. Participates as a team member in the continuity and delivery of patient care. Keeps charge nurse, physician, patient and family informed of changes in patient status. Adjusts staffing as patient load changes; reports to inpatient floor when not needed in the emergency room to help with RN assessments, etc. This is a full-time or part-time position...
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time
Sep 21, 2023
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
***$3500 retention bonus for full-time hires, pro-rated for part-time*** Congratulations! Make this the last employment application you will complete. If you are seeking an opportunity to join a dynamic team that works alongside each other to reach common goals and is also close-knit and enjoys spending time together having fun, look no further, and apply to become part of our team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Lakewood Reflections Intensive Inpatient Behavioral Health unit for older adults. Lakewood Reflections offers intensive and comprehensive individualized mental healthcare in an inpatient setting for adults 55 years and older struggling with psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral disorders. The mission of Lakewood Health System is to provide quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, which starts with our team members. Every day you will get to work side by side with the top healthcare professionals to learn, grow and develop your career. We are motivated to...
Counseling
Employment Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time
Sep 18, 2023
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA
**A $4,000 retention bonus is available for this position.** Lakewood Health System is seeking a full- or part-time RN Surgery Circulator. The RN Surgery Circulator is responsible for the implementation of high-quality care, safety and privacy of the patient while they are in surgery and in the post anesthesia care unit. This RN provides intra-operative and post-operative care for all patients in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, licensure and scope of practice of the RN.  This RN exercises critical thinking skills and assists operating room personnel before, during and after each procedure.  This RN moves efficiently between the unsterile and sterile field and ensures proper and organized management of all activities in the operating room. Completes sedation competency and administers moderate sedation in procedural setting. This position may be full- or part-time. Qualifications Current MN RN licensure ACLS Certified or obtained within 6 months of hire...
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time
Sep 18, 2023
Lakewood Health System Staples, MN, USA