LPN - Neurosurgery Clinic

Mercy Co; Missouri; On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; 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 hiring a licensed practical nurse to provide patient care under RN supervision and via nursing process. You will coordinate patient care with other departments and ensure accountability.

Requirements include graduation from practical nursing program, current LPN license in Missouri, BLS, and unit-specific certs; IV certification preferred within 1 year; new or experienced LPNs welcome. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program or equivalent education.
• Must maintain a current LPN license in the hiring state.
• BLS certification; ACLS/PALS/STABLE may be required based on unit.
• IV certification preferred within 1 year of hire.
• New or experienced LPN welcome.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under supervision.
• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Care coordination

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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.

Position Details:

Minimum 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
Experience: Can be new or experienced LPN
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 -

• 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.