Medical-Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Mercy; California (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy’s 6 Surgical unit seeks an LPN to deliver compassionate bedside care to post-operative and medical-surgical patients. Working closely with RNs, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, you’ll perform focused assessments, monitor vital signs, provide wound care, administer medications, and support early mobility and recovery.

You’ll educate patients and families on procedures and discharge plans while documenting accurately in the EMR.

Qualifications

• LPN with surgical unit experience is preferred.
• LPN license in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate bedside care to post-operative and medical-surgical patients.
• Perform focused assessments and monitor vital signs.
• Provide wound care and administer medications.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and discharge plans.
• Document accurately in the EMR and support early mobility.

Skills

Bedside care

Vital signs

Wound care

Medication administration

Patient education

Mobility support

Education

LPN license

Tools

EMR

Job description

As an LPN on Mercy’s 6 Surgical unit, you will deliver compassionate bedside care to post-operative and medical-surgical patients. Working closely with RNs, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, you’ll perform focused assessments, monitor vital signs, provide wound care, administer medications, and support early mobility and recovery. You’ll educate patients and families on procedures and discharge plans while documenting accurately in the EMR. Mercy’s collaborative, mission-driven environment offers ongoing training, clinical growth, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes every shift.