LPN - Regional Float Pool - Full Time - Nights - Mercy Jefferson andSurroundingCommunities
$120,000–$120,000 year
On-siteEast Saint Louis, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for adult and geriatric patients across multiple Mercy hospital facilities in the St. Louis region. Float between designated units including Orthopedics, Med/Surg, ICU, Cardiac Telemetry, and Emergency Department. Maintain a current LPN license and obtain required certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS depending on specialty. Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and document care plans while adhering to standards of nursing practice. Work night shifts with shift differentials, standing, walking, and lifting patients up to 50 pounds.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Current LPN license within the hiring state
- Meeting all State Board of Nursing requirements
- One year of recent bed-side LPN experience to work Med Surg
- Two years of recent bed-side LPN experience for all other specialties (ED, ICU, etc.)
- BLS certification for Med Surg
- BLS and ACLS certifications for Critical Care
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications for Emergency Department
- IV certification
- Ability to stand/walk most of the time on duty
- Ability to perform significant bending and stooping
- Ability to lift and turn patients with assistance
- Ability to push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds
- Must be available for nights shift
- Must be available for regional float between designated Community Mercy Hospital facilities
Desired Qualifications
- Epic experience
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