Primary Care Assistant - LPN

Mercy St. Louis; Waldron (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care LPN to work with our Primary Care Providers, delivering safe, timely and patient-centered care within a collaborative care team. You will partner with patients and clinicians to drive quality outcomes in a setting aligned with Mercy Service Standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, excellent communication, and attention to detail, with opportunities to grow within Mercy’s supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensed as an LPN in the state of practice.
• Preferred experience: 6 months in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver safe, timely, and patient-centered care.
• Partner with patients and care team to drive quality outcomes.
• Perform duties consistent with Mercy mission and service standards.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

Practical nursing program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Job Profile Summary

Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Care LPN works directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care in a systematic way. The Primary Care Patient Care LPN will partner with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients. Duties and responsibilities will be performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.

Licensure: Licensed as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the state of practice.

Preferred Experience: 6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Works well as a member of a team and willing to collaborate with all members of the care team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Customer service orientation
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-directed and able to perform tasks that are in scope of practice independently with minimal oversight

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.