Specialty-LPN: FT, Days

Mercy Health; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Southeast - Ortho Clinic in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our orthopedic clinic team. The position requires an accredited LPN education, current Missouri license, and BLS certification or completion within 30 days of hire.

One or more unit-specific certifications may be required. The clinic offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensure: Current LPN license in Missouri.
• Certifications: BLS certification or completion within 30 days of hire.
• Unit-specific certifications may be required (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, STABLE, etc.).
• Experience: New or experienced LPN.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program graduate

Tools

IV Certification

Job description

Position Details:

Location
Mersey Southeast - Ortho Clinic
650 South MT Auburn Rd.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful licensure.
Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining a current LPN license within the hiring state in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements
Experience: Can be new or experienced LPN
Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
NOTE: one or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support)
• Six Assessment & Care Modules
• Other unit-specific certifications as required

Physical Requirements/Demands:
Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:
IV Certification within 1 year of hire

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.