LPN, Med Surg, FT, Weekend

Mercy; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a compassionate LPN to provide patient care using the nursing process under the supervision of a licensed prescriber or RN. You will coordinate patient care with other departments and ensure patient rights and confidentiality are maintained while upholding Mercy standards.

This role welcomes new or experienced LPNs and requires licensure in the hiring state, with ongoing obligations to maintain licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program or comparable education/experience and licensure.
• Maintain current LPN license in the hiring state and meet State Board requirements.
• Physical duties include standing/walking most of the shift; bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Experience can be as a new or experienced LPN.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under supervision of licensed prescriber or RN.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments and maintains patient rights and confidentiality.
• Performs duties consistent with Mercy mission, values, and service standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Team coordination

Confidentiality

Professional accountability

Education

LPN license

Tools

LPN license verification

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. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful licensure.

Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current LPN license within the hiring state in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements.

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.

Experience: Can be new or experienced LPN.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• LPN-IV Certification must be previously completed or successful completion of course within 3 months of hire for LPNs in the state of practice.

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/ALS (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.

Preferred Certifications: LPN-IV Certification must be previously completed or successful completion of course within 3 months 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.

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• 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.