Medical-Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Mercy; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an LPN on its 6 Surgical unit to deliver compassionate bedside care to post-operative and medical-surgical patients. You will work with RNs, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to assess patients, monitor vitals, provide wound care, administer medications, and support mobility and recovery.

Documentation in the EMR will be accurate and timely, contributing to quality outcomes. You will educate patients and families on procedures and discharge plans, ensuring they

Qualifications

• Deliver bedside care to post-operative and medical-surgical patients.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and discharge plans.
• Document accurately in the EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused assessments and monitor patient status.
• Support early mobility and recovery per care plan.
• Administer prescribed meds and treatments.
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Team collaboration

Educating patients

Documentation

Tools

EMR system

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.