Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rehabilitation

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – South; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

FSA/HSA

PTO & sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our rehabilitation team on day shifts. You will deliver direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process and collaborate with the interprofessional team to support recovery.

We value compassionate care, effective communication, and patient safety. Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, current LPN license, CPR/BLS (ACLS preferred), and at least six

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (BSN/ASN/Diploma).
• Current state licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process—Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation.
• Collaborate closely with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to create personalized care plans.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient conditions to physicians, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Play a key role in discharge planning to support safe, successful transitions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Care planning

Education

Nursing degree (BSN/ASN/Diploma)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) RehabilitationJob Type: Full Time - DaysYour experience matters:At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will be joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

About our Team:

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2024, 2025 and 2026. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, a new standalone 50-bed, two-story inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in St.Louis who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the St.Louis area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you'll be a trusted partner in our patients' recovery journeys. You will:

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process-Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation
• Collaborate closely with patients, families, and our interdisciplinary care team to create personalized care plans
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient conditions to physicians, supervisors, and colleagues
• Play a key role in the discharge planning process to support safe, successful transitions

Your skills, compassion, and critical thinking will help patients achieve greater independence, strength, and quality of life.

What we offer:

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• Current state licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Additional requirements include:
• CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.
• Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• EEOC Statement"Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.