LPN/G-LPN (PCU) - full time, nights - Mercy Jefferson

Mercy Co; Crystal City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri is seeking an LPN for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a cardiac focus. You will provide patient care using the nursing process under RN supervision, and coordinate with other departments.

This fast-paced night-shift role offers a $3,000–$4,000 sign-on and growth through teamwork, assessment skills, and compassionate care for cardiac, respiratory, and septic patients. Eligibility requires MO LPN license, BLS; IV cert within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited program.
• Current LPN license in Missouri or eligible within 90 days.
• BLS certification; IV certification within 1 year.
• Experience in cardiac/PCU is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under supervision.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments and maintains patient rights/confidentiality.
• Care for cardiac, respiratory distress, septic patients in the PCU setting.
• No vents; provides care for patients needing high-flow oxygen or BiPAP.
• Fast-paced unit blending aspects of ED and ICU with strong assessment skills and teamwork.

Skills

Assessment skills

Cardiac care

Teamwork

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

LPN license (Missouri)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

IV Certification

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:

• Premium Night Shift Sign On Bonus:
• Graduate LPN $3,000
• Experienced LPN $4,000
• Cardiac Med Intermediate LPN
• 36 hours per week, Nights
• Mercy Hospital Jefferson
• Festus, MO 63028

We are also known as the Progressive Care Unit or PCU. Our unit is an intermediate unit that is a step down from our intensive care but a step above med/surg as far as patient acuity

Cardiac, Respiratory distress, Septic.

No vents. - Mainly serve cardiac patients, also acute respiratory (no vents/but high flow ) 02 needs/new bipap, etc. then mix of any other disease process in which the physicians determine patient is too sick for floor; but not yet ICU level of care.

Fast paced unit combining aspects of ED and ICU into one department--busyness of ED & critical care aspect of ICU.

Requires and builds strong assessment skills and teamwork

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Practical Nursing Degree from an accredited school
• License: current LPN license in our state or can be obtained within 90 days
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association, IV Certification within 1 year.

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.

keyword(s):

• Critical care
• Step down
• Cardiac
• Progressive care unit
• PCU
• Acute respiratory care