LPN - Surgical (Nights, 36hrs/week)

Mercy; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Girardeau is seeking a Full Time LPN or LPN-Graduate Nurse Resident for the Inpatient Surgical unit. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, PTO, and tuition reimbursement. Compassion, professionalism, and teamwork are essential traits for candidates, who will ensure quality patient care in a dynamic environment. Ideal for those ready to learn and grow within a supportive community.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement funds

Qualifications

• Licensure: Maintain a current LPN license in the hiring state.
• Experience preferred but not required.
• Certifications: BLS and potentially other unit-specific certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Physical strength

Compassion

Team collaboration

Advocacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Job description

Join Mercy Hospital Southeast!

Sign On Bonus Available

LPN or LPN-Graduate Nurse Resident

Inpatient Surgical

Full Time - Night Shift

(36 hrs / wk) - (7:00p-7:30a)

Overview

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. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

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.
• Physical Requirements/Demands: Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
• Experience: Experience preferred but not required.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

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)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) - BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
• T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support)
• Six Assessment & Care Modules
• C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
• Other unit specific certifications as required.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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