Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medical Oncology Nursing Services

We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work." 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 : 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 : ~All 24 rooms equipped with cardiac telemetry ~ 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. Nurse-to-patient ratio : 6 : 1 Education Assistance Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance Employer-Matched Retirement Funds Shift Differentials Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; 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. Certification : NOTE : one or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position / unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe : Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules Other unit-specific certifications as required. 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. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans