Licensed Practical Nurse - Oncology (5500) FT Days

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Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

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At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Med Surg Overview :

Mercy Fort Smith’s Med Surg Service Line is made up of 8 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!

5500 Oncology Overview :

Patient Population :

This unit serves patients diagnosed with cancer, blood disorders, and diabetes. It also provides care for terminally ill individuals and hospice respite patients.

Unit Features :

• 23-bed capacity
• All 24 rooms equipped with cardiac telemetry
• Support amenities include a chapel, family sitting and dining areas, and a washer / dryer for family use

Care Approach :

The unit is dedicated to delivering close monitoring, skilled nursing care, and holistic, compassionate services tailored to patients with oncology and endocrinology diagnoses.

Staffing Ratios :

Incentives :

Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year

Qualifications :

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

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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