Specialty LPN - Palliative Care, Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an LPN to provide patient care under supervision and coordinate care with other departments. The role requires graduating from an accredited practical nursing program and maintaining a current LPN license in the hiring state. A Basic Life Support certification is required or must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Experience can be new or with previous LPN experience. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment to help shape the future of healthcare

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• LPN license must be current in the hiring state.
• New or experienced LPN welcome.
• Basic Life Support certification or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

LPN license

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS (optional)

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:

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:

• 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.