LPN Dedicated Education Unit (Nights)
Company: Mercy
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
Education Unit Overview: -Are you interested in continuing your
nursing career in an innovative educational environment, while
making an impact on the next generation of nurses? If you're
looking to maximize your earning potential all while having more
hands to share the workload- this position is for you! -The new
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith Dedicated Education Unit is an 18-bed
unit focused on teaching eager and upcoming graduate nurses the
fundamental skills necessary to be successful. We are looking to
build a team of highly engaged nurses who have a passion for
education, patient care, and best practices. This unit will care
for Medical Telemetry patients with a 4:1 patient to nurse ratio
(day shift only). Each nurse will act as a preceptor to two senior
level nursing students who will take total care of the 4 patients.
-A clinical rotation preceptor will also be available for
support/oversight of the students. By joining the Dedicated
Education Unit at Mercy, you will have a direct impact on the
future of nursing, while progressing your leadership skillset for
YOUR future in nursing! -If you would like to connect with a
Recruiter for additional questions, please reach out to Alex at
Alexandria.Swezey@Mercy.Net. - - -Med Tele Details: -
Bed numbers: 18 bedsNumber of Patient
Ratio: 4:1 & 6:1Patient Population: tele and med/surgThis 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! -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. We're expanding to help our communities
grow. Join us and be a part of it all.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. -
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Keywords: Mercy, Fort Smith , LPN Dedicated Education Unit (Nights), Education / Teaching , Fort Smith, Arkansas
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