LPN - Med/Surg Stepdown: Impactful, Team‑Focused Care

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Support

Retirement Matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an LPN to join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality patient care. Under the direction of an RN, you will deliver patient-centered care, support treatment plans, monitor conditions, and assist with admissions, discharges, and education, across a range of units.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies, with opportunities for ongoing education, competencies, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives within Mercy’s

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current LPN license in the state of practice.
• New graduates and experienced LPNs encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, assessments, and care planning.
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the RN.
• Participate in bedside shift reports, patient rounding, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Reinforce patient and family education.
• Delegate and support patient care activities for unlicensed assistive personnel as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow hospital policies and procedures.
• Complete required competencies, certifications, and ongoing education.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and department goals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Practical Nursing program graduate

Job description

Mercy is seeking an LPN to join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality patient care. Under the direction of an RN, you will deliver patient-centered care, support treatment plans, monitor conditions, and assist with admissions, discharges, and education, across a range of units.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies, with opportunities for ongoing education, competencies, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives within Mercy’s