LPN-RN Bridge Acute Care Float Pool - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and patient-focused organization as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the critical care float pool. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care while working alongside a dedicated healthcare team. You will be responsible for providing direct nursing care, implementing care plans, and contributing to patient assessments. The position emphasizes collaboration and respect, ensuring that you thrive in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to improving patient outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your skills and make a difference in the lives of patients.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in acute care settings.
• Current state licensure as an LPN or LPN applicant required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe nursing care and assist with patient care under supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Interventions

Phlebotomy

Medication Administration

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Degree or GED

Completion of an accredited LPN Program

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Days/Nights (United States of America)

This is an opportunity for a licensed LPN who is currently enrolled in an RN program to work in our critical care float pool here at Lourdes Hospital!

Come join our team!

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Acute Care – Lourdes Hospital

Job Summary:

The LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) delivers safe and efficient care to patients using nursing interventions. The LPN is responsible for general clinical and clerical duties associated with direct and indirect patient care.

Essential Functions:

1. Gives direct nursing care and assists with care of the patient at the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse
2. Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice
3. Performs phlebotomy services
4. Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other members of the healthcare team
5. Administers ordered medications and treatments, within scope of care, prescribed by a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner while using appropriate medical equipment as needed
6. Other duties as assigned

Education:

1. High School Degree or GED
2. Completion of an accredited LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing) Program

Certifications:

1. Current state licensure as an LPN or LPN applicant (Licensed Practical Nurse)
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred, not required)

Experience:

1. One year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred, not required)

Training:

1. EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred, not required)
2. Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units)

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

1. Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
2. Prescription drug coverage
3. Flexible spending accounts
4. Life insurance w/AD&D
5. Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
6. Paid time off
7. Educational Assistance
8. And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department: Nursing Administration - Lourdes