Registered Nurse - Home Health

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Home Health in Fort Smith, AR seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, patient-centered care in patients’ homes. You will evaluate care, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and uphold Mercy’s standards of confidentiality and accountability.

The role emphasizes autonomy, strong time management, and thorough electronic documentation, with mileage reimbursement for travel within a 50-mile radius. Weekday hours, with occasional voluntary weekend call.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure.
• Valid driver’s license and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in the home setting following physician orders
• Develop and update individualized care plans with measurable goals
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to physicians and care team
• Educate patients and caregivers on care plans, treatments, and medications
• Coordinate services with interdisciplinary team members (PT, OT, ST, MSW, etc.)
• Perform treatments and procedures in compliance with nursing standards and regulations
• Assess home safety and report concerns, including potential neglect or abuse
• Complete accurate, timely documentation (OASIS/Medicare/Medicaid guidelines)
• Participate in on-call rotation, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Support team collaboration, quality improvement, and patient satisfaction initiatives

Skills

Time management

Independent decision-making

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current RN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. This position upholds patient rights, maintains confidentiality, and performs all duties in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Position Details

FSM Home Health provides short-term, insurance-approved care focused on delivering high-quality patient outcomes in the comfort of patients’ homes. Services are generally provided for 60 days or less, with care authorized in 60-day increments.

This role serves patients within a 50-mile radius of Fort Smith, Arkansas, supporting a defined service area limited to the state of Arkansas. RNs work a standard Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with occasional participation in weekend call rotation on a voluntary basis.

Home Health nursing offers a high level of autonomy, requiring strong time management, independent decision-making, and effective patient scheduling. The role involves detailed electronic documentation and consistent use of technology, making comfort with digital systems essential.

Candidates should be organized, adaptable, and confident working independently in the field. Reliable transportation is required, with mileage reimbursed per organizational policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in the home setting following physician orders
• Develop and update individualized care plans with measurable goals
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to physicians and care team
• Educate patients and caregivers on care plans, treatments, and medications
• Coordinate services with interdisciplinary team members (PT, OT, ST, MSW, etc.)
• Perform treatments and procedures in compliance with nursing standards and regulations
• Assess home safety and report concerns, including potential neglect or abuse
• Complete accurate, timely documentation (OASIS/Medicare/Medicaid guidelines)
• Participate in on-call rotation, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Support team collaboration, quality improvement, and patient satisfaction initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current RN licensure
• Valid driver’s license
• CPR certification

Preferred

• 1+ year of relevant nursing experience (home health or related field)

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support including RN to BSN Assistance, 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.