Practice Nurse LPN - Whiteside, Full Time

MHM Support Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care under supervision, utilizing the nursing process and coordinating with other departments. The role requires adherence to state nurse practice standards and ongoing certification maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have an accredited LPN program credential, active LPN license, and BLS; additional unit-specific certifications may be required. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program or equivalent.
• Current LPN license in hiring state and BLS certification.
• Attainment of required certifications (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, STABLE) may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care under supervision.
• Maintain professional accountability for patient care.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

PEARS Certification

S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Current LPN license

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

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; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Education: Preferred Licensure: Preferred Experience: Preferred Certifications: IV Certification within 1 year of hire Preferred Other: Physical Requirements: Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.