Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse

Mercy; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a dedicated LPN to join our Primary Care Float Pool, supporting clinics across the Midwest. You will provide direct patient care, monitor vitals, administer injections, assist with exams and procedures, and manage medications. You’ll document in the EHR, support care coordination, and educate patients on treatment plans. Adaptability across varied settings is essential.

Join a collaborative team committed to quality care and ongoing training and development opportunities at Mercy.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care including vitals, injections, wound care and medication administration.
• Update and maintain EHR documentation and support care coordination.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and assist providers with exams and procedures.
• Adapt to varied practice settings and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in multiple clinic settings as part of Mercy's Float Pool.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures and monitor patient status.
• Maintain accurate EHR records and coordinate follow-up care as needed.
• Educate patients on medications, treatment plans, and self-care after visits.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Wound care

Medication administration

EHR documentation

Care coordination

Patient education

Exam and procedures support

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Primary Care Assistant - LPN to join our Float Pool supporting clinics across the Midwest. In this role, you’ll provide direct patient care, including vital signs, injections, wound care, and medication administration, while assisting providers with exams and procedures. You’ll update and manage EHR documentation, support care coordination, and educate patients on treatment plans. As part of Mercy’s collaborative culture, you’ll adapt to varied practice settings, contribute to quality improvement, and grow through ongoing training and development opportunities.