LPN-Weekend Surgical 3B Full-Time Nights

Mercy • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides patient care using the nursing process under the supervision of a person licensed by a state regulatory board to prescribe medication and treatment, or under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). The LPN is accountable for care provided to assigned patients, coordinates care with other departments, and protects patient rights and the confidentiality of patient information. Duties are performed in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

This role is on the Surgical 3B medical-surgical telemetry unit, which has 32 beds and a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 on both days and nights. The unit cares for pre- and post-surgical patients, with a focus on GI, urology, and ENT surgeries. The position works every weekend from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. after orientation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; comparable education experience and successful licensure may be considered.
• Maintain a current LPN license in the state where nursing duties are performed and meet all State Board of Nursing requirements.
• LPN-IV certification issued by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association, or successful completion of the course within 30 days of hire.
• Applicants may be new or experienced LPNs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process under the supervision or direction of qualified nursing personnel.
• Maintain accountability for the care provided to assigned patients.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform duties consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus based on LPN experience: $2,000 for new graduates; $5,000 for 1–2 years; $7,000 for 3–4 years; and $10,000 for 5 or more years.
• Tuition reimbursement of $2,000 per year.
• Up to $30,000 in initial RN degree assistance.
• $3,000 relocation assistance for full-time employees.
• Weekend and qualifying shift differentials; weekend option rates and an increased weekend option differential of $8.00 are described.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one.
• Employer-matched retirement funds.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed