LPN- Surgical 4 (Weekend Only Nights)
Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship · Fort Smith, AR · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Description Find your calling at Mercy! 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. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Position Details Licensed Practical Nurse - Med 4 (Neuro/Renal/Urology) Join our Med 4 team, a 36-bed specialty unit caring for adult medical-surgical patients with neurological, renal, and urologic conditions. This is a great opportunity for LPNs to grow their skills while working with a diverse patient population in a collaborative environment. Neurology/Renal & Urology 4200 Hall Details: Beds: 18Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1 4300 Unit Details Beds: 18Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1 Patient Population Common Diagnoses Include Stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA)Seizure disorders and altered mental statusAcute and chronic kidney diseaseElectrolyte imbalancesUrinary tract infections and urinary retentionKidney stones and hydronephrosisPost-urologic procedure patients Clinical Skills & Experience Nurses on Med 4 frequently care for patients with: Foley cathetersNephrostomy tubesContinuous bladder irrigation (CBI)Dialysis access devicesEnteral feeding tubesTelemetry monitoring This unit provides valuable experience in neurological assessments, stroke protocols, fluid and electrolyte management, renal medication monitoring, and multidisciplinary care coordination with nephrology and urology specialists. Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program Licensure Current LPN license in the state of practice Certifications BLS required within 30 days of hireAdditional certifications as required by the unit 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.