LPN 3A Trauma PRN Days

PRN Days 7am-7pm must be IV Certified by the Missouri State Board of Nursing

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.

Preferred Qualifications:
Certification(s):
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
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
LPN-IV Certification must be previously completed or successful completion of course within 3 months of hire for LPNs in Missouri.
Other unit-specific certifications as required.

Surgical Trauma 3A is a 33-bed unit fast-paced med-surg telemetry unit which focuses on adult post- operative and trauma patients. Nurse patient ratios are: Days 5:1 Nights 6:1. On our unit we offer you the opportunity to develop excellent critical thinking skills as well as use a wide variety of clinical skills including:

• Head-to-toe assessments
• Reading and posting telemetry strips
• IV insertions
• Catheter trach and ostomy care
• Wound care
• Chest tubes

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.