LPN - Infectious Disease

MHM Support Services; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a licensed practical nurse / registered nurse to provide patient care using the nursing process under supervision by licensed prescribers or a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes accountability for patient care and coordination with other departments to ensure seamless treatment plans.

Candidates must hold LPN licensure or RN licensure (ADN/BSN) and meet certification requirements; BLS is required, with additional certifications possible depending on unit.

Qualifications

• Uses the nursing process to assess and plan patient care.
• Provides patient care under supervision of licensed prescriber or RN.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process under supervision.
• Maintain professional accountability for care of assigned patients.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments and teams.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

LPN licensure

RN degree (ADN/BSN)

Job description

Job Profile Summary

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.

Position Details

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed Practical Nurse Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program. Licensure: Licensed as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the state of practice.

Registered Nurse Qualifications: Education: Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Licensure: Active RN licensure

Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire

NOTE: one or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support)
• Six Assessment & Care Modules
• Other unit-specific certifications as required

Physical Requirements/Demands: Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds

Preferred Certifications: IV Certification within 1 year of hire

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.