Primary Care Assistant - LPN (PRN, Days)

Mercy; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast-Primary Care in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a PRN LPN to collaborate with Primary Care Providers and the care team to deliver patient-centered care. This role requires an LPN license in the state and a nursing degree from an accredited program.

Prior primary care experience is preferred. The position emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and attention to detail in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Graduate of an accredited 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

Location

Mercy Hospital Southeast-Primary Care

817 S Mount Auburn Road

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Hours/Schedule

PRN

Shift

Days

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.

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