Registered Nurse (RN) - Palliative Care - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Mercy Health in Paducah, Kentucky, is looking for an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to provide safe and efficient care to patients. The LPN will assist with various clinical and clerical duties, including giving direct nursing care, administering medications, and performing phlebotomy services.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and completion of an accredited LPN program. Experience in patient care is preferred. Mercy Health offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as an LPN or LPN applicant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• One year of clinical patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and efficient nursing care.
• Assist with patient care at the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.

Skills

Direct nursing care

Medication administration

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Degree or GED

Completion of accredited LPN Program

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Acute Care – Lourdes Hospital

Job Summary

The LPN delivers safe and efficient care to patients using nursing interventions. The LPN is responsible for general clinical and clerical duties associated with direct and indirect patient care.

Essential Functions

• Gives direct nursing care and assists with care of the patient at the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice.
• Performs phlebotomy services.
• Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other members of the healthcare team.
• Administers ordered medications and treatments, within scope of care, prescribed by a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner while using appropriate medical equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Degree or GED.
• Completion of an accredited LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing) Program.

Certifications

• Current state licensure as an LPN or LPN applicant (Licensed Practical Nurse).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred, not required).

Experience

• One year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, LPN) in an acute care setting, long‑term care facility, or physician practice (preferred, not required).

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred, not required).
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units).

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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