Primary Care Assistant - LPN, FT, Days

Mercy Co; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast - Primary Care Clinic in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a full-time Primary Care Nurse (LPN) to join the care team. Under the direction of the primary care operations team, you will support providers to deliver timely, patient-centered care.

You will collaborate with patients and staff to drive quality outcomes and participate in a culture of continuous improvement. Requires accredited practical nursing program and MO LPN licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensed as an LPN in the state of practice.
• 6 months of clinical healthcare experience preferred, ideally in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Support Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver safe, timely, patient-centered care.
• Partner with patients and the care team to drive quality outcomes for an attributed panel.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure smooth, efficient operations and communication.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

LPN license (Missouri)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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

Position Details:

Location

Mercy Hospital Southeast - Primary Care Clinic

817 South Mount Auburn

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time (40-hrs per week)

Shift: Days 8a-4:30P Mon-Fri

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.