Licensed Practical Nurse - Med-Surg

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Med-Surg
Job Type: Full time | Days | 3x12's

Your Experience Matters

Saint Mary's Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Med-Surg Licensed Practical Nurse joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Med/Surg team provides compassionate, high-quality care to patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs. We work collaboratively in a fast-paced, supportive environment where teamwork, communication, and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

How You Will Contribute

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to a diverse medical and surgical patient population.
• Assess patient conditions and develop individualized plans of care.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to the care team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support positive outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, medications, and discharge instructions.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we are looking for:

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Experience: One year previous experience preferred
• Licenses: Active Arkansas or compact state LPN license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins. 
• Education: Associate's Degree required.

More about Saint Mary's Regional Health System

People are our passion and purpose. Saint Mary’s 170-bed acute care hospital is a Level III Trauma Center that has been offering exceptional care to the Russellville community for over a 100 years. We are proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission Accreditation Gold Seal of Approval for our commitment to healthcare quality, safety and operational excellence.

EEOC Statement:

Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Mary's Regional Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.