LPN - Med Surg: Growth, Benefits, & Impact

Mercy; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an LPN to provide patient care under supervision and coordinate interdepartmental care. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited practical nursing program and hold an active LPN license in the hiring state.

Certifications such as BLS and LPN-IV are required or pursued within specified timelines, with additional unit-specific certifications possible. The role emphasizes patient rights, confidentiality, and alignment with Mercy's mission and service standards, offering

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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; PALS; PEARS; STABLE 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.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under the supervision of licensed personnel or RN.
• Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients.
• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs duties consistent with Mercy mission, values, and Service Standards.

Skills

LPN license

BLS

LPN-IV

ACLS/ALS

PALS

PEARS

Education

Practical nursing diploma

Job description

Mercy is seeking an LPN to provide patient care under supervision and coordinate interdepartmental care. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited practical nursing program and hold an active LPN license in the hiring state.

Certifications such as BLS and LPN-IV are required or pursued within specified timelines, with additional unit-specific certifications possible. The role emphasizes patient rights, confidentiality, and alignment with Mercy's mission and service standards, offering