Licensed Practical Nurse - ARU (PT, Nights)

Mercy Health; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy Health's Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO, seeks a Part-Time LPN-Graduate Nurse Resident to deliver patient care under supervision, using the nursing process and coordinating with the Rehabilitation (ARU) team.

You must graduate from an accredited practical nursing program, hold or obtain MO LPN licensure, and maintain BLS certification; the role emphasizes patient rights and confidentiality, 12-hour night shifts, and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Maintain a current LPN license in Missouri.
• BLS certification or completion within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under supervision.
• Coordinates patient care with Rehabilitation (ARU) and other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of information.

Skills

Nursing

LPN Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under the supervision of person(s) licensed by a State regulatory board to prescribe medication and treatment, or under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Position Details: Licensed Practical Nurse or LPN-Graduate Nurse Resident

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Rehabilitation (ARU)

Status: Part-Time - 12 hrs/week

Shift: 12-Hour Nights

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current LPN license within the hiring state in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements.

Physical

• Requirements/Demands: Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Experience

Experience preferred but not required.

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• Other unit-specific certifications as required.

Why Mercy?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters.

At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion.

As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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