Licensed Practical Nurse - Med 3 (3400/3500)

MHM Support Services; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an LPN to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting treatment plans, monitoring patient conditions, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and patient education.

The role emphasizes teamwork, bedside rounds, documentation, and ongoing education. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with BLS within 30 days and IV certification as required by the department, plus other certifications as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current LPN license in the state of practice.
• New graduates and experienced LPNs encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire; IV certification required upon hire or within 3 months; additional unit-specific certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, assessments, and care planning.
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the RN.
• Participate in bedside shift reports, patient rounding, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Reinforce patient and family education.
• Delegate and support patient care activities for unlicensed personnel as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow hospital policies and procedures.
• Complete required competencies, certifications, and ongoing education.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and department goals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

LPN program graduate

Tools

BLS Certification

IV Certification

ACLS/PALS/PEARS

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Join a team dedicated to providing high-quality patient care in a collaborative and supportive environment. The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care, support treatment plans, monitor patient conditions, and assist with admissions, discharges, and patient education.

Position Details: Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, assessments, and care planning.
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the RN.
• Participate in bedside shift reports, patient rounding, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Reinforce patient and family education.
• Delegate and support patient care activities for unlicensed assistive personnel as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow hospital policies and procedures.
• Complete required competencies, certifications, and ongoing education.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and department goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current LPN license in the state of practice.
• New graduates and experienced LPNs encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills.
• Certifications BLS (American Heart Association) required within 30 days of hire.
• IV Certification required upon hire or within 3 months of hire, based on department requirements.
• Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., or other unit-specific certifications) may be required based on assignment.

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.