Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical/Surgical
Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis, MO
Full-Time & Part-Time | Day & Night Shifts Available
New Graduate & Experienced LPNs Welcome!

Mercy Hospital South is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our Medical/Surgical teams. This role is open to both experienced LPNs and new graduate nurses seeking a supportive, team‑oriented environment with strong clinical exposure and opportunities for growth.

Our Med/Surg units care for diverse patient populations and offer collaborative teamwork, schedule flexibility, and a strong foundation for continued skill development, while supporting work‑life balance.

Schedule & Shift Options
• Full‑Time: 36 hours per week
• Part-Time: 24 hours per week
• Shifts Options:
• Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 12‑hour shifts
• Self-scheduling available
• Free on-campus parking

Sign‑On Bonus (No Contract Required)
• $2,000.00

Benefits Available Day One
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through United Healthcare
• Paid time off starting at up to 24 days in your first year, increasing to 34 days with tenure
(up to 440 hours rollover)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer time
• $100 per month employer contribution to a Dependent Care FSA

Education & Loan Assistance
• $10,000 Scholar Loan Program (LPN to RN)
• $20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness
• $16,000 RN‑to‑BSN Tuition Assistance
• $2,000 per fiscal year Education Assistance

Position Details:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical/Surgical

About the Role

The Medical‑Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider. LPNs play a vital role in supporting patient safety, performing assessments and skills within scope, documenting care, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

This role offers a strong foundation for LPNs who enjoy variety, teamwork, and hands-on patient care in a fast‑paced inpatient environment.

We’ll Help You Find the Right Unit

Mercy Hospital South offers a variety of Medical‑Surgical and specialty inpatient units . Whether you’re a new graduate LPN or an experienced LPN , our team will work with you to match your skills, interests, and career goals to the right unit.

Available Units Include:

• Inpatient Med/Surg – Broad medical diagnoses; ideal for building core Med/Surg skills
• Med Surg 5E & 5W – Diverse adult medical patients with a focus on assessments, teamwork, and care coordination
• General Surgery 3W – Post‑operative care including abdominal, bariatric, and surgical recovery patients
• Medical 7E – Med/Surg patients requiring cardiac monitoring and fast‑paced acute care
• Medical 7W – Acute medical management with strong emphasis on prioritization and patient care efficiency
• Neurology 8E – Care for stroke, seizure, and neurological patients with interdisciplinary support
• Orthopedics – Post‑operative joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic recovery
• Oncology 8W – Compassionate care for cancer treatment, symptom management, and end‑of‑life care

Not sure which unit is the best fit? Our nurse leaders and recruiters will help guide you to the right opportunity.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program
• Active LPN license in Missouri or a compact state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
  (or obtained within 30 days of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hospital or acute‑care experience
• Additional certifications related to the specialty area

New graduate LPNs are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and assist up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, and assist patients safely

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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