Licensed Practical Nurse or Graduate LPN Surgical 3B

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Employer‑matched retirement

Weekend differential

Shift differential

Weekend option differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join the Surgical 3B unit. The selected candidate will work 12-hour night shifts (7pm–7am) with weekend rotation, in a fast-paced medical-surgical telemetry setting focused on GI, urology and ENT cases.

New grads and experienced LPNs are welcome; sign‑on bonuses exist for various shift lengths and experience levels. Mercy offers day‑one benefits, education assistance, tuition reimbursement, relocation support, and retirement matching for team

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Must obtain and maintain a current LPN license in the hiring state within 90 days of graduation.
• LPN-IV Certification issued by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or completion within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process under supervision.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

LPN

IV Certification

BLS Certification

Education

Graduate of a practical nursing 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:

Nurses work 12-hour shifts 7pm-7am with rotational weekends. Only nightshift currently available. Full time and part time available.

Incentives

• New Grad $2,000 Sign On Bonus for nightshift only
• 1-2 years’ LPN experience Sign On Bonus $5,000 for nightshift only
• 3-4 years’ LPN experience Sign On Bonus $7,000 for nightshift only
• 5+ years’ LPN experience Sign On Bonus $10,000 for nightshift only
• Education Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
• $30k in initial RN degree assistance
• $3000 Relocation Assistance for full time only
• Weekend Differential
• Shift Differential for qualifying hours between 3pm-7am
• Weekend Option Days: WEO rates + weekend differential
• Weekend Option Nights: WEO rates + weekend differential + straight night shift differential
• New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $8.00 LPN
• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds

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 within 90 days of graduation.
• Experience: Can be new or experienced LPN
• Must be LPN-IV Certification issued by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

Unit Information:

The Surgical 3B unit has 32 patient beds, with a nurse to patient ratio of 1-6 on days and nights. This unit is a fast‑paced medical surgical telemetry floor which focuses on pre‑ and post‑surgical patients, with a focus on GI, Urology and ENT surgeries. The Surgical 3B unit offers the opportunity to learn and perfect critical nursing skills such as:

• Head to toe assessments
• Telemetry monitoring
• NG tubes
• IV insertions
• CBI's
• Chest tubes, Trach and ostomy care
• Drains
• Wound Care

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.