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

Mercy Co; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Night shift sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy’s Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Festus, MO is seeking a capable LPN for the night shift. The unit specializes in cardiac and intermediate care with a fast-paced ED/ICU blend. Eligible candidates have a Practical Nursing degree, current MO LPN license, BLS, and IV certification within 1 year.

Sign-on bonuses are offered for Graduate and Experienced LPNs. Mercy provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a collaborative team focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Practical Nursing Degree from an accredited school.
• Current LPN license in the state or can be obtained within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; IV Certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process under supervision.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments and maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
• Support a fast-paced unit with strong assessment and teamwork skills.
• Assist cardiac patients in a progressive care unit setting.

Skills

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Education

Practical Nursing Degree

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

Cardiac Med Intermediate LPN

36 hours per week, Nights

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

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.

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