Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department - FT

**SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE UP TO $10,000**

Key Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education.

• Up to $3000 Relocation Assistance for full-time only.

• Health/Dental/Vision available after day one.

• Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in. the Dependent Care FSA.

• Paid parental leave for new parents.

• 401k with employer match.

• Paid PTO for volunteering.

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.

The Emergency Trauma Center is a dynamic department where no day is the same!

What makes us amazing, just to name a few -

• The Emergency Trauma Center is a Level 1 Trauma and Stroke center, recognized for outstanding trauma services in both Missouri and Arkansas

• We are the areas only Regional Burn Center serving our multistate areas including Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

• 70 exam/treatment areas including 6 designated trauma suits

• 11 beds dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department, with specialty trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians

• Specialty Behavioral Health resources and treatment areas

• SANE Program

• Positive and cohesive relationships with Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians

• Emergency Trauma Center Nursing Fellowship - a full time, hands-on program designed to increase skill set and comfort level in a fast-paced environment.

Our team strives to serve our diverse community by pledging to carry out Christ's healing ministry and continuing the tradition of more than 130 years of Catholic ministry. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1891, our Springfield services extend across the regions of southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas.

At Mercy, our team strives to provide exceptional care of the 72,000 patients we annually serve. As a professional nurse in our Emergency Trauma Center, you will interact with nearly every healthcare specialty, caring for patients with minor illnesses to life-threatening diseases or injury.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.

• 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.

• Experience: Must have hospital-based experience. Preferred one year Emergency Department experience.

• Certifications: 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 Certifications may be required upon hire.

• 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.