Find your calling at Mercy!

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 Fort Smith

Department: GIG

Status: PRN/Per Diem/Flex/Float

Shift: Varies

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Incentives:

• $30/hr Base Rate
• Variable Shift Incentives
• W-2 Employee
• Minimum 1 shift in 90 days
• 4, 8, or 12 hour shifts available
• 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.

Departments Utilizing GIG LPNs:

• Medical-Surgical (MS): Nights and/or Weekends 

Facilities/Locations:

• Mercy Fort Smith Hospital
• Community Hospitals:
  • Waldron
  • Paris
  • Ozark
  • Booneville

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. 
• Preferred Experience:
  • Epic experience
• Certifications:

• For Med Surg (MS) - BLS

• IV certification required

• Physical Requirements/Demands: 
  • Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds

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.

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