LPN Specialty Clinic - Palliative Care (F/T Days)

@ Mercy

LPN Specialty Clinic - Palliative Care (F/T Days)

Saint Louis, MO
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Mercy offers compassionate healthcare with a focus on innovation and community. As an LPN in our Palliative Care clinic, you will provide direct patient care, coordinate with teams, and support patients and families during challenging times, in a full-time day role.

Requirements

  • LPN license
  • BLS certification
  • Stand and walk for long hours
  • Lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in a team

Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited nursing program
  • Current state license
  • New or experienced LPN
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Full 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/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: 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.



keyword(s): Licensed Practial Nurse Palliative Care LPN Full Time Day Shift Clinic Outpatient
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