Practice Nurse LPN - Rolla Pediatrics, Full Time

Mercy; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition Support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide patient care using the nursing process under supervision. You will coordinate care with other departments and ensure accountability for the assigned patients, while maintaining licensure and BLS certification as required by the state.

The role supports compassionate care delivery within Mercy's collaborative environment and may require unit-specific certifications as noted in position notes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; licensure required in hiring state
• Is personally responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current LPN license in the hiring state
• Experience: can be new or experienced LPN
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire (American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process under supervision
• Coordinate patient care with other departments
• Maintain professional accountability for assigned patients

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse diploma

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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.

Position Details

• 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
• Experience: Can be new or experienced LPN
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire

Minimum 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
• Experience: Can be new or experienced LPN
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire

NOTE: 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).
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization).
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support).
• Six Assessment & Care Modules.
• Other unit-specific certifications as required.

Physical Requirements/Demands

• Stand/Walk most of the time on duty.
• Significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds.

Why Mercy?

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.