LPN - Home Health - Full Time - Jefferson (Festus)

<h1><span style=color:#a33600><b>Find your calling at Mercy!</b></span></h1><p></p>Responsible for providing skilled nursing services to patients in their homes under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Must assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients' needs and care.<p></p><h1><span style=color:#005cb9><b>Position Details:</b></span></h1><p></p><div><b>Mercy – Home Health LPN (Community-Based)</b><br /><b>Opportunities Available in Mercy Jefferson Metro Area and Neighboring Counties</b></div><div><p></p><p>Join <b>Mercy Home Health</b>, a <b>5-star rated agency in customer satisfaction</b>,</p><p>Where you’ll deliver high-quality, patient-centered care—right in the homes of those who need it most.</p><p></p><p>A home health nurse manages a caseload of patients experiencing a wide range of health conditions. The home health nurse provides pertinent patient education, treatment, and emotional support to help these individuals recover from injuries and illnesses and/or manage chronic disease processes. The home health nurse demonstrates excellent assessment skills and is technically proficient. Requires ability to anticipate and respond to changes in clinical status of patients.</p><p></p><p>Position requires excellent rapport, understanding, and communication with the patients and their family members. A home health nurse is responsible for communicating with doctors and other healthcare professionals in regards to their home health patients, in a consistent and professional manner. Concise and accurate communication and documentation related to changes to medication and plan of care essential.</p><p></p><h3><b>Why Mercy Home Health?</b></h3><ul><li><p><b>Autonomy & Impact:</b><br />Enjoy the independence of providing care in the community while building strong, personal connections with your patients.</p></li><li><p><b>Diverse & Meaningful Work:</b><br />Care for patients across a wide range of age groups, social backgrounds, and cultures—helping them achieve meaningful health outcomes in their own homes.</p></li><li><p><b>Flexible Schedule:</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM</b></p></li><li><p><b>Rotating On-Call Weekends</b></p></li><li><p><b>Holiday Rotation: 1 summer holiday & 1 winter holiday per year</b></p></li></ul></li><li><p><b>Mileage Reimbursement</b></p></li></ul><p></p></div><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b><br /><b>Licensure: </b>Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful 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. Must be licensed driver.<br /><b>Experience: </b>1 year of experience.<br /><b>Certification(s): </b></p><p>CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).</p><p>LPN-IV Certification must be previously completed or successful completion of course within 3 months of hire for LPNs in Missouri.</p><p></p><p></p><h1><span style=color:#537824><b>Why Mercy?</b></span></h1><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p>