LPN Dedicated Education Unit: A Career Advancement Opportunity

4 weeks ago


Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States Mercy Full time
Med Surg Overview

Mercy Fort Smith's Med Surg Service Line is comprised of 7 specialty units, providing experience with patient populations having a range of diagnoses and care needs. These units house and care for patients preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions. Our nurses are cross-trained between various specialties, offering a strong foundational knowledge of patient conditions, comorbidities, procedures, and more.

Med Tele Details
  • Bed numbers: 18 beds
  • Number of Patient Ratio: 4:1 & 6:1
  • Patient Population: tele and med/surg
  • This unit will become an educational unit with the opportunity to precept nursing students
Incentives
  • Education Pathway: LPN to RN
    • $10,000 in Assistance for LPN to RN
    • Up to $20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness
    • Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
  • Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy
  • Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
  • Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
  • PTO/Vacation Time
  • Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
  • Shift Differentials
  • New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $7.50 RN/$5.50 LPN
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
  • Certifications: Current Basic Life Support Certification through an American Heart Association approved program
We Offer Great Benefits

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period.

Our Mission

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care. At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care that's just part of our commitment.



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