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Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgical (4500) Nights

Mercy
Fort Smith, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jun 2026

About the role

Find your calling at Mercy!

Our Med Surg Service Line offers a dynamic environment where you’ll gain experience across 8 specialty units, caring for patients with a wide range of diagnoses and needs. These units support patients preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions, giving you the opportunity to build a strong foundation in diverse clinical skills.

While you’ll have a home unit, we believe in cross-training to broaden your expertise and confidence in caring for patients with varying conditions, comorbidities, and procedures. Whether you’re a new graduate looking to launch your nursing career or an experienced LPN seeking variety and growth, Med Surg is the perfect place to thrive.

Position Details:

General Surgical 4500 Unit Details:

  • Beds: 26

  • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1

  • Patient Population: Gastric Bypass, and/or abdominal type surgery. The purpose of this unit is to provide close monitoring and nursing care to adult surgical patients, specifically abdominal, thoracic, vascular, etc.

Qualifications

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program (or equivalent experience with licensure).

  • Licensure: Current LPN license in the state of practice; must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements.

  • Certifications:

    • BLS (Basic Life Support) – required within 30 days of hire.

    • Additional certifications may be required based on unit (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., IV Certification within 1 year).

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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