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

Mercy; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Support

Matched Retirement Plans

Job summary

Mercy in Arkansas is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in collaboration with RNs and the care team. The part-time role supports admissions, assessments, education, and care planning to promote safe, compassionate patient experiences.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LPN program, Arkansas license, and BLS within 30 days of hire; preferred IV certification and prior clinical nursing 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

Practical Nursing program

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

Required:

• 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.