LPN Orthopedics (Days)

Med Surg Overview:

Mercy Fort Smith’s Med Surg Service Line is made up of 7 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!

Ortho Unit Details: 

• Patient Population: close monitoring and nursing care for patients who have orthopedic anomalies or trauma, specifically those patients undergoing total hips, total knees, traumatic injuries/broken bones. Also those patients with neurological/neurosurgical diagnosis
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 6:1
• # of Beds: 18
• UAP to patient ratio: 9:1
• Great unit for a new grad who is hesitant to jump into higher acuity!

Incentives:

• 1+ Years Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for select departments
• Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy
• Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
• Education Assistance
• Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
• Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
• 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: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: 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:Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.

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!

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