Primary Care Assistant - LPN - Massard Road

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team and deliver patient-centered care under the guidance of the primary care operations group. You will collaborate with patients, providers, and team members to uphold quality outcomes in a compassionate, efficient manner.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to Mercy's mission and service standards in a busy primary care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensed as an LPN in the state of practice.
• Preferred experience: 6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, effective, efficient care in a patient-centered manner under supervision of the primary care operations team.
• Partner with patients, providers, and care team to drive quality outcomes.
• Perform duties in line with Mercy mission and service standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

Practical nursing program

Job description

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.