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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:

Job Description Overview / Summary

Detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with experience in Women’s Health, specializing in minimally invasive gynecology and urogynecology. Skilled in patient preparation, Epic documentation, clinical procedures, and care coordination within a fast-paced outpatient setting. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, infection control, and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care within LPN scope in compliance with Mercy policies and state/federal regulations

• Prepare patients for Women’s Health visits using Mercy Advanced Standard rooming process, including but not limited to vitals, history review, medication reconciliation, and care gap closure

• Assist physicians during minimally invasive gynecology, urogynecology, and integrative gynecology visits and procedures

• Perform specialty clinical procedures such as urodynamics testing, catheter placement, trial of void, and post-void residual assessments

• Conduct in-office procedures including bladder scans, and point-of-care testing

• Administer injections

• Provide patient education, including intermittent self-catheterization training

• Maintain patient safety through infection control practices and adherence to universal precautions

• Per physician protocol, schedule surgical cases through hospital Epic Marketplace

• Communicate with patients regarding surgical procedures, pre- and post-op care, following provider guidance

• Coordinated patient care plans collaboratively with providers and interdisciplinary team members

• Ensured accurate and timely documentation in Epic, including ICD-10 and CPT coding

• Managed medical supplies, medication storage, and equipment sterilization per clinical standards

• Supported front desk operations, including patient check-in/check-out and appointment scheduling

• Responded to urgent clinical situations within the office setting

• Maintained compliance with professional standards, dress code, and ongoing education requirements

Minimum 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
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
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

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.                                                                                                                        

• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.                                                                                                                             

• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.                  

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.