Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical 4 (4400/4500) Nights

Mercy Health; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy Health in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a part-time position to join a compassionate care team. You will provide direct patient care within the LPN scope, support admissions and discharge processes, and collaborate with RNs and the care team to plan and monitor care.

You will be responsible for patient and family education, reporting changes to the RN, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives while ensuring a safe, positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current LPN license in the state of Arkansas (or eligibility to obtain).
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, patient assessments, and care planning.
• Communicate patient conditions and changes to the RN and care team.
• Support patient and family education.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Delegate and guide support staff as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and unit-based activities.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program

Arkansas LPN license (or eligible to obtain)

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Join Mercy as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. In this position, you will collaborate with Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary care team to support patient assessments, coordinate care, provide education, monitor patient progress, and ensure a safe and positive patient experience.

Position Details

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Part-Time

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, patient assessments, and care planning.
• Communicate patient conditions and changes to the RN and care team.
• Support patient and family education.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Delegate and guide support staff as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and unit-based activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current LPN license in the state of Arkansas (or eligibility to obtain).
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred

• IV certification and other unit-specific certifications as required.
• Previous clinical nursing experience.

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.