LPN: Patient Care & Collaborative Team Impact

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, visión insurance

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an LPN to join our Fort Smith, AR team. The LPN will work under the RN to deliver patient-centered care, support treatment plans, monitor conditions, and assist with admissions, discharges, and patient education.

The role requires graduating from an accredited Practical Nursing program, a current LPN license in Arkansas, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Certifications such as BLS and IV may be required within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide direct patient care within LPN scope.
• Commitment to patient education and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, assessments, and care planning.
• Monitor patient conditions and 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 documentation and follow hospital policies and procedures.
• Complete required competencies and ongoing education.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and department goals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Practical Nursing program

Job description

Mercy is seeking an LPN to join our Fort Smith, AR team. The LPN will work under the RN to deliver patient-centered care, support treatment plans, monitor conditions, and assist with admissions, discharges, and patient education.

The role requires graduating from an accredited Practical Nursing program, a current LPN license in Arkansas, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Certifications such as BLS and IV may be required within specified timelines.