Licensed Practical Nurse - Oncology (5500) FT Days at Mercy

We’re a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.” Med Surg Overview: Mercy Fort Smith’s Med Surg Service Line is made up of 8 specialty units that will provide experience with patient populations with a varying range of diagnoses and care needs. Functionally, these units house and care for patients who are preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions. While you will have a “home unit”, we cross-train our nurses between the various specialties to provide a strong foundational knowledge of all types of patient conditions, comorbidities, procedures, etc. Whether you are a new grad nurse looking to build a strong base before launching into your future career/educational plans or an experienced nurse who enjoys variety in their every day work, Med Surg is the place for you! 5500 Oncology Overview: Patient Population: This unit serves patients diagnosed with cancer, blood disorders, and diabetes. It also provides care for terminally ill individuals and hospice respite patients. Unit Features: 23-bed capacity All 24 rooms equipped with cardiac telemetry Support amenities include a chapel, family sitting and dining areas, and a washer/dryer for family use Care Approach: The unit is dedicated to delivering close monitoring, skilled nursing care, and holistic, compassionate services tailored to patients with oncology and endocrinology diagnoses. Staffing Ratios: Nurse-to-patient ratio: 6:1 UAP-to-patient ratio: 8:1 Incentives: Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service Education Assistance Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year Day-One comprehensive medical, dental 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. Certification :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