Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg Stepdown (3400) Nights

Find your calling at Mercy!

Join a team dedicated to providing high-quality patient care in a collaborative and supportive environment. The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care, support treatment plans, monitor patient conditions, and assist with admissions, discharges, and patient education.

Position Details:

Key

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, assessments, and care planning.
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the RN.
• Participate in bedside shift reports, patient rounding, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Reinforce patient and family education.
• Delegate and support patient care activities for unlicensed assistive personnel as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow hospital policies and procedures.
• Complete required competencies, certifications, and ongoing education.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and department goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited
• Practical
• Nursing program.
• Current
• LPN license in the state of practice.
• New graduates and experienced
• LPNs encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills.
• Certifications
• BLS
• (American
• Heart
• Association) required within
• 30 days of hire.
• IV
• Certification required upon hire or within
• 3 months of hire, based on department requirements.
• Additional certifications
• (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., or other unit-specific certifications) may be required based on assignment.
• 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.