RN or LPN - Infectious Disease
Mercy
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- Location
- Fort Smith, United States
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 30
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Mercy
Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care
- Maintain professional accountability for provision of patient care for assigned patients
- Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments
What you need
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Licensed as an LPN in the state of practice
- Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Active RN licensure
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
- Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant bending and stooping
- Lift and turn patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds
- IV Certification within 1 year of hire (preferred)
Key skills
Licensed Practical NurseActive RN licensureBasic Life SupportIV CertificationACLSPALSPEARSS.T.A.B.L.E.
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Perks
- vision coverage
- paid time off
- tuition support
- matched retirement plans
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Job Profile Summary
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
Position Details:
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse
Education : Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
Licensure : Licensed as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the state of practice.
Registered Nurse Qualifications:
Education : Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Licensure : Active RN licensure
Certifications : Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
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
• Other unit-specific certifications as required
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
Preferred Certifications : IV Certification within 1 year of hire
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, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.