Practice Nurse LPN

Mercy is seeking a compassionate Practice Nurse LPN to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide direct patient care, including assessments, vital signs, injections, wound care, and patient education in a busy clinical setting. You'll support providers during exams and procedures, document accurately in the EHR, and uphold infection control and safety standards. Working within Mercy's collaborative, mission-driven culture, you'll contribute to high-quality, personalized care while accessing continuous learning and growth opportunities across our Midwest network.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including vital signs, injections, wound care, and point-of-care testing under provider supervision.
• Collect patient histories, document in the EHR, and assist with care plans and patient education.
• Prepare exam rooms, maintain infection control standards, and manage supplies and equipment.
• Administer medications per protocol and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
• Coordinate patient flow, scheduling support, and follow-up communications to ensure timely, compassionate care.
• Support providers during exams and minor procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and follow Mercy clinical protocols and policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care transitions.

Required Skills

• LPN clinical skills
• Vital signs measurement
• Medication administration
• Wound care
• Patient triage
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Infection control
• Phlebotomy and injections
• Patient education
• Care coordination and documentation