LPN; PCU nights - Jefferson

Overview

Find your calling at Mercy! Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under the supervision of a person 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.

• Premium Night Shift Sign On Bonus: Graduate LPN $3,000;
  Experienced LPN $4,000;
  Cardiac Med Intermediate LPN
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, Nights
• Facility: Mercy Hospital Jefferson
• Location: Festus, MO 63028

We are also known as the Progressive Care Unit or PCU. Our unit is an intermediate unit that is a step down from our intensive care but a step above med/surg as far as patient acuity.

Cardiac, Respiratory distress, Septic. No vents. Primarily serve cardiac patients, also acute respiratory (no vents but high flow oxygen needs, new bipap, etc.). Then a mix of any other disease process in which the physicians determine the patient is too sick for floor but not yet ICU level of care.

Fast paced unit combining aspects of ED and ICU into one department—the busyness of ED and the critical care aspect of ICU.

Requires and builds strong assessment skills and teamwork.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Practical Nursing Degree from an accredited school
• License: Current LPN license in our state or can be obtained within 90 days
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association; IV Certification within 1 year

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.