LPN - General Surgery

Company: Mercy
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Sign On Bonus for New Grads - $5,000Sign on Bonus for Experienced Nurses - $7,500Relocation Assistance Available - -The General Surgery Department is a 30-bed unit that cares for patients with a variety of surgical needs. - We care for the simple appendectomy patient all the way to the sometimes-complicated colon resection with colostomy placement. - The benefit of working on the General Surgery unit is the diversity that is has offer. - We care for patients in a variety of specialties including urology, nephrology, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, and plastic surgery. - In addition to the variety, we help develop basic nursing techniques and skills as we care for various drains, dressings, and catheters. Healthcare workers that are compassionate, flexible, and a team player will feel right at home on this unit as they learn and develop more confidence in their clinical knowledge base. -Proposed Schedule (12 Hr Shifts): Days (7:00a-7:30p) or Nights (7:00p-7:30a)*Multiple Shifts Available (PRN, Part-Time and Full-Time) -*This is not an OR position - it is General Surgery, post op care on a Med Surg unit* - -Incentives and Benefits

• Up to a $20K Loan Forgiveness paired with Scholar Loan = Up to $30,000 in education assistance for new grad nurses
• RN to BSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your BSN (up to $16,000)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education -
• Sign on Bonuses available for select specialties (Up to $20K)
• Shift Differentials
• Extra Shifts with Incentive pay
• Annual Merit increases based on performance -
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA - -
• Paid parental leave for new parents -
• Day-one comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Pharmacy Coverage
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB)
• 401(k) with employer matchFuture career growth! - -Qualifications:
  • Required Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
  • License: 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.
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association -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. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. - Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. -The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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