Mercy

Licensed Practical Nurse - Med 3 (3400/3500)

Mercy  •  Fort Smith, AR (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

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.

Mercy

About Mercy

At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.

Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.

As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.

Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.

Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.

Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chesterfield, Missouri
Year Founded
1886
Website
mercy.net
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