Join Mercy and Make a Difference Every Day

Mercy is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at McAuley Clinic. In this role, you will work collaboratively with providers and care teams to deliver exceptional patient care while supporting Mercy's mission, values, and service standards.

Whether you are an experienced nurse or a new graduate, we welcome individuals who are passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a clinic setting.

Position Overview

The Nurse (LPN/RN) utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care, coordinate services, and support positive patient outcomes. This role maintains professional accountability for assigned patients, collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members, and ensures patient rights and confidentiality are upheld at all times.

RNs may independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, while LPNs provide nursing care under the direction of an RN and/or licensed provider consistent with state regulations and scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients throughout their clinic experience.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor patient conditions, and communicate significant findings to appropriate team members.
• Involve patients and family members in care decisions and treatment planning.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and follow-up care processes as appropriate.
• Implement and document nursing interventions that promote healing, wellness, and positive patient outcomes.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures according to physician orders, nursing standards, and scope of practice.
• Perform patient rounding and respond to patient needs in a timely manner.
• Reinforce and document patient education, discharge instructions, and self-care strategies.

Care Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with providers, nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Communicate patient status, concerns, and changes in condition to appropriate team members.
• Facilitate effective patient handoffs utilizing established patient safety tools.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication to ensure seamless patient care.

Quality & Professional Practice

• Support quality improvement initiatives, process improvement projects, and department meetings.
• Maintain current competencies, certifications, mandatory education, and annual training requirements.
• Follow clinic policies, procedures, and evidence-based nursing practices.
• Participate in professional development activities and education opportunities.
• Serve as a resource, mentor, or preceptor as appropriate to experience and licensure level.

Leadership & Teamwork

• Foster positive working relationships with patients, families, providers, and coworkers.
• Support department operations and workflow.
• Delegate and oversee patient care activities as permitted by licensure and scope of practice.
• Maintain effective communication through appropriate utilization of the chain of command.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

RN Candidates:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

LPN Candidates:

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.

Required Licensure

• Current, valid RN or LPN license in the state of practice.

Required Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.

Experience

• New graduates and experienced nurses are encouraged to apply.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and coworkers.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, medications, patient education, and safety practices.
• Basic computer and electronic medical record skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinic, ambulatory, primary care, or specialty practice experience.
• IV Certification (for LPNs where applicable).
• Additional specialty certifications as required by department