Specialty-LPN: FT, Days

Southeast Hospital; Mount Auburn (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Southeast - Ortho Clinic in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a dedicated LPN. The position involves providing patient care under supervision, maintaining accountability for assigned patients, and coordinating care with other departments. Full-time, days shift, 40 hours per week.

Education required is a practical nursing program with an active LPN license in the hiring state. Certifications may include BLS and other unit-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensure: Current LPN license in the hiring state.
• Experience: Can be new or experienced LPN.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under supervision of licensed professionals.
• Maintains accountability for patient care for assigned patients.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.

Skills

LPN

Education

Practical nursing program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under the supervision of person(s) licensed by a State regulatory board to prescribe medication and treatment, or under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments.

Position Details

Location

• Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Nursing
• Nursing
• Regular
• Full-time
• Mercy Hospital Southeast
• JR250903

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under the supervision of person(s) licensed by a State regulatory board to prescribe medication and treatment, or under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments.

Position Details

Location

Mercy 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

Preferred Education:

Preferred Licensure

Preferred Experience:

Preferred Certifications

Preferred Certifications: IV Certification within 1 year of hire

Preferred Other

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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