Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgical (4500) Nights Job at Mercy, Fort Smith, AR

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  • Mercy
  • Fort Smith, AR

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! Our Med Surg Service Line offers a dynamic environment where you’ll gain experience across 8 specialty units, caring for patients with a wide range of diagnoses and needs. These units support patients preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions, giving you the opportunity to build a strong foundation in diverse clinical skills.

While you’ll have a home unit, we believe in cross-training to broaden your expertise and confidence in caring for patients with varying conditions, comorbidities, and procedures. Whether you’re a new graduate looking to launch your nursing career or an experienced LPN seeking variety and growth, Med Surg is the perfect place to thrive. Position Details:

General Surgical 4500 Unit Details:

  • Beds: 26

  • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1

  • Patient Population: Gastric Bypass, and/or abdominal type surgery. The purpose of this unit is to provide close monitoring and nursing care to adult surgical patients, specifically abdominal, thoracic, vascular, etc.

Qualifications

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program (or equivalent experience with licensure).

  • Licensure: Current LPN license in the state of practice; must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements.

  • Certifications:

    • BLS (Basic Life Support) – required within 30 days of hire.

    • Additional certifications may be required based on unit (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., IV Certification within 1 year).

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.

Job Tags

Night shift

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