Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Med Surg Telemetry – Day Shift
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
At Mercy healthcare is more than a job its a calling. Join a team built on compassion excellence and support. Whether youre starting your career or bringing years of experience youll make a difference every day while growing professionally.Enjoy day-one benefits: Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage; generous PTO (up to 24 days your first year growing to 34 with tenure and rollover up to 440 hours); paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer match; $100/month Dependent Care FSA contribution; paid volunteer time; free parking; and career advancement opportunities.
Education & Loan Assistance:
$10000 Scholar Loan Program (LPN to RN)
Position Details:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med Surg / Medical Telemetry 7W
Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd St. Louis Missouri 63128
Schedule: Full-Time 36 hours/week
Shift: Day Shift 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2000 for part-time and full-time caregivers
About the Unit
Our Medical Telemetry units (7E & 7W) care for a diverse mix of adult patients who require telemetry monitoring. Common diagnoses include cellulitis pneumonia urinary tract infections chest pain gastrointestinal issues COPD exacerbations and medically stable COVID patients.
This is an excellent environment for nurses looking to strengthen assessment skills broaden clinical experience and grow within a supportive Med Surg/Telemetry team.
Overview
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. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission values and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Licensure:
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Must hold and maintain a current LPN license in Missouri and meet all State Board of Nursing requirements
- Comparable education experience and successful licensure may be considered
Experience:
- New graduates and experienced LPNs welcome
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (or within 30 days of hire)
- LPN-IV Certification completed prior to hire or within 3 months (up to 1 year based on unit requirements)
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
- Significant bending stooping and patient lifting/turning with assistance
- Ability to push pull and grip up to 50 lbs
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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Analysis
- Facility
- ISO
- Inventory Levels
- Root cause Analysis
- Shift operations
- General Maintenance
- Daily Operations
- Supervision
- Analysis
- PLC
- Safety Standards
- Quality Standards
- Time management skills
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
