RN Home Care (Weekend, Full Time) at Mercy
Fort Smith, AR
About the Job
We’re a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
Provides direct and indirect patient home care services that meet the psychological, physical, and general aspect of care; utilizes the nursing process in planning care; meets the communication and education needs of patient and family; provides care that reflect initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations. Communicates in a professional, positive, and assertive manner congruent with Mercy Service Standards. Communicates with physicians and other team members about changes in patient’s condition and can respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Normal caseload: 5-6 patients per day
Main coverage will be a 50-mile radius.
Friday-Monday Schedule (8a-6:30p)
Qualifications:
- Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school
- License: current RN license in the state of Arkansas. Current valid driver's license
- Experience: Three years’ nursing experience with minimum one year in a hospital setting, then preferably in home care or the equivalent. Per Diem position requires minimum one year Home Health experience.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support CPR certification through the American Heart Association
Mileage Reiumbursement!
Work provided mobile phone & laptop!
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.