LPN - General Surgery

Job Description

LPN- General Surgery

$2,000 for new graduates Sign on Bonus

$3,000 Sign on Bonus - Experienced Nurses

The General Surgery Department is a 30-bed unit that cares for patients with a variety of surgical needs.  We care for the simple appendectomy patient all the way to the sometimes-complicated colon resection with colostomy placement.  The benefit of working on the General Surgery unit is the diversity that is has offer.  We care for patients in a variety of specialties including urology, nephrology, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, and plastic surgery.  In addition to the variety, we help develop basic nursing techniques and skills as we care for various drains, dressings, and catheters. Healthcare workers that are compassionate, flexible, and a team player will feel right at home on this unit as they learn and develop more confidence in their clinical knowledge base.

Proposed Schedule (12 Hr Shifts) : Nights (7 : 00pm- 7 : 30am) Days (7 : 00am - 7 : 30pm)

• This is not an OR position - it is General Surgery, post op care on a Med Surg unit

Incentives and Benefits

Qualifications :

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.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.  The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.