Licensed Practical Nurse - Med 3 (3400/3500) Nights

@ Mercy

Licensed Practical Nurse - Med 3 (3400/3500) Nights

Fort Smith, AR
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Mercy is a healthcare provider offering compassionate patient care with a focus on innovation and teamwork. This LPN position involves managing step-down patients, cardiac care, and post-procedure patients. Benefits include insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Requirements

  • LPN licensure in state
  • Graduate of accredited nursing program
  • BLS certification within 30 days
  • Experience with cardiac patients
  • Ability to work nights

Qualifications

  • Current state licensure
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Additional certifications preferred
  • Strong patient care skills

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. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Position Details:

Unit Details:

3400 Details:

  • Bed Numbers: 18

  • Nurse to Patient Ratio: Blended unit some med surg 6:1, step down 4:1

  • Patient Population: Primarily step-down patients, cardiac drips set rates, post procedural patients, cardioversions, bipap, airvo, chest tubes, post pacemakers BLS/ACLS/NIHSS common diagnosis of CHF, COPD, CKD

3500 Details:

  • Bed Numbers: 26

  • Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1 possible 5:1

  • Patient Population: stepdown patients cardiac drips set rates, cardiac drips set rates, post procedural patients, cardioversions, bipap, airvo, chest tubes, post pacemakers BLS/ACLS/NIHSS common diagnosis of CHF, COPD, CKD

Qualifications

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program (or equivalent experience with licensure).

  • Licensure: Current LPN license in the state of practice; must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements.

  • Certifications:

    • BLS (Basic Life Support) – required within 30 days of hire.

    • Additional certifications may be required based on unit (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., IV Certification within 1 year).

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.

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