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Mercy - Home Health LPN, Community-BasedHome Health Opportunities in St. Louis Metro and Neighboring Counties Full Time (40 hrs. per week,) Day ShiftMon-Fri, 8a-430p + on-call WeekendsHoliday Rotation - 1 summer, 1 winterGas Mileage Offered - $0.70/mileSubject to change per Federal Reimbursement RateDay-one, Comprehensive Health (medical, dental & vision insurance)Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education Scholar Loan Program - $10,000 to return for RNFlexible schedulingWork life balanceAutonomous workFamily friendlyAnnual Merit raise - based on performance Paid Time Off (PTO)Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA Paid parental leave for new parents Life Insurance & AD&DPharmacy CoverageExtended Sick Bank (ESB)401(k) with employer matchFuture career growth!Mercy Home Health is a 5 star agency in customer satisfaction. Our nurses enjoy an autonomous way of providing healthcare to patients out in the community in the patient's home. Our staff bring a high level of care to various patients of different social backgrounds, cultures, age groups, and social dynamics. Community based nursing allows Mercy Home Health to provide a personal touch to the patients we meet while seeing them through to success. #BeAMercyNurse Qualifications:Licensure: Current LPN license in the state of Missouri. Must be a licensed driver.Certification/Registration: IV certification required. Possesses and maintains current BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association.Preferred Experience: Prefer one year experience in a related field. Other skills & knowledge:Complies with accepted professional standards and principles. Understands Hospice philosophy; issues related to death/dying and grief. Complies with Unity Health Hospice Health Status requirements. Has ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner. Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and has ability to work within an interdisciplinary team. Employee has significant impact on patient welfare. Effects or errors in determining patient condition or administering medication could be critical. Employee is frequently to continuously alone with patient and must be able to handle emergencies without assistance. Employee must be able to assist falling or fallen patient; must be able to perform CPR alone. Individual homes may present poor lighting situations, exposure to pets and other allergens, pest infestations and poor cleanliness. Employee may be exposed to irate and abusive patients and families. Employee must be able to assess home situation for possible patient abuse. Employee may be required to drive at night and/or in hazardous conditions; must be able to follow written/verbal instructions and read a map. Employee must independently schedule patient visits in timely and efficient manner; checking in with office daily to update schedule. Employee has regular contact with agency staff members, physicians, hospital or medical center staff, general public. Employee regularly handles confidential information. For more information please reach out to Breana at Breana.Balthasar@Mercy.net EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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