LPN - Medical / Pediatric, Med/Surg - Nights

MERCY HOSPITAL ARDMORE

Department: LPN Medical / Pediatric Med/Surg Unit -  2nd Floor

Status: Full-Time (36 hrs/wk)

Shift: Nights

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Incentives:

• Up to $2,000 Sign On Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Stay Premium Program - based on years of Mercy Service
• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• PTO/Vacation Time
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
• Shift Differentials

Overview:

The Medical / Pediatric Unit is a 32-bed unit that houses Med/Surg and Pediatric patients. We see a wide variety of needs. Our patient population come in with CHF, Renal failure, Dialysis, COPD, Pneumonia, chest pain, and we also house Covid. Our pediatric population includes RSV, UTI, oral surgeries and appendectomies.

We have many skills that you would be able to obtain while on the unit. PIV and Foley catheters are common on our unit. We also see PICC lines, PEG tubes and NGT.

Patients are generally here for 2-4 days in acute care. We are very TEAM based and work together to take excellent care of our patients.

Qualifications:

• 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
• Physical Requirements/Demands: Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds
• Experience: Can be new or experienced LPN
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire