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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. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Position Details:

MERCY HOSPITAL Southeast (Cape Girardeau) and Surrounding Communities

Department: GIG

Status: PRN/Per Diem/Flex/Float

Shift: Various Shifts Available

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Incentives:

• $30/hour + Variable Shift Incentive

• W-2 Employee

• Minimum 12 hours every 90 days

• Maximum 30 hours a week (Sun-Sat)

• 4, 8, or 12 hour shifts available

• Variable Shift Incentives

• Work Where and When You Want!

Overview:

Are you seeking a flexible incentivized Licensed Practical Nurse position?  Ability to pick up day shift OR night shift - whatever works best for you!  No weekend, holiday, or shift requirement. Participation in the Gig Nursing Program requires being responsible for scheduling a minimum number of hours, being available on short notice, being flexible and subject to last minute shift cancellation. The Gig Nursing Program does not offer guaranteed shift hours and will be the first for cancellation.

The Licensed Practical Nurse - GIG will float between the designated Mercy Hospital facilities of their choice.

Departments Utilizing GIG LPNs:

• Behavioral Health (BH)

• Emergency Department (ED)

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

• Medical-Surgical (MS)

Facilities/Locations:

• Mercy St. Louis - St.Louis, MO

• Mercy Jefferson - Festus, MO

• Mercy South - South St. Louis County, MO

• Mercy Washington - Washington, MO

• Mercy Lincoln - Troy, MO

• Mercy Perry - Perryville, MO

• Mercy Southeast - Cape Girardeau, MO

• Mercy Stoddard - Dexter, MO

Qualifications:

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Licensure:

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful 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:

One year of recent bed-side LPN experience to work Med Surg. 

For all other specialties (ED, ICU, etc.) a minimum of two years of recent bed-side LPN experience.

Certifications:

For Med Surg (MS) - BLS

For Critical Care (CC) - BLS, ACLS

For Emergency Department (ED) - BLS, ACLS, & PALS

IV certification required

Preferred Experience:

Epic experience

Physical requirements/demands:

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.