Primary Care Assistant - LPN, FT, Days

Mercy; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is seeking a Primary Care Patient Care LPN to join its team. The role involves direct collaboration with primary care providers to ensure effective and patient-centered care. Qualified candidates must be licensed LPNs and ideally have experience in a primary care setting. The position offers full-time hours and competitive benefits, including medical and tuition support. Join a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an LPN in Missouri.
• Preferred: 6 months clinical healthcare experience in a primary care office.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to deliver patient-centered care.
• Partner with patients and clinical care team to drive quality outcomes.
• Perform tasks independently within the scope of practice.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Licensed as an LPN in the state of practice

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

Location: Mercy Southeast - Primary Care Clinic, 817 N MT. Auburn Rd., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Hours/Schedule: Full-Time (40-hrs per week)

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensed as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the state of practice.
• Preferred: 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

• Requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• 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.