What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Kingfisher MedSurg position at Mercy?
Mercy Hospital Kingfisher
Department/Position: Med Surg
Pay based on experience
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Incentives:
- Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $3,000 for select departments
- Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
- Education Assistance
- Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
- PTO/Vacation Time
- Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
- Shift Differentials
Overview:
We are a 25-bed swing-bed/med- surg unit that works to restore patients to their highest level of independence in preparation to return home after hospitalization. We are a multi-disciplinary team that strives to bring that personal touch to healthcare, and serve the rural area of Kingfisher, OK
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
- Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
- Experience:1-year of LPN experience preferred
- 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
- Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
- One 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)
For additional information, please reach out to Kaye.James@mercy.net
