Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care (Full Time)

Mercy; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an LPN to provide patient care under RN supervision, applying the nursing process to ensure safety, dignity, and high-quality care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with other departments, adherence to Mercy Service Standards, and professional accountability. Experience is flexible; new graduates are welcome with licensure. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a compassionate, team environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Licensure: LPN license must be current in hiring state.
• Experience: Open to new or experienced LPN.
• Certifications: BLS; LPN-IV or course within 3 months of hire; other unit certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under RN supervision.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Ensures adherence to Mercy Service Standards and professional accountability.

Skills

LPN licensure

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview: 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. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Licensure: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful 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: Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds
• Experience: Can be new or experienced LPN
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
  • LPN-IV Certification must be previously completed or successful completion of course within 3 months of hire (range from upon hire to within 1 year)
• NOTE: one or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
• • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
  • Other unit specific certifications as required

Why Mercy?

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and 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.