RN-Hospice-Weekend (Exempt)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plans with employer match

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Fort Smith is looking for a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide skilled hospice care to terminally ill patients in their homes. The role emphasizes high-quality nursing, adherence to physician orders, and thorough documentation within an EMR.

Ideal candidates will have strong observation and assessment abilities, excellent communication, and the capacity to work well within an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families during end-of-life care.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the State Board of Nursing in the applicable state of practice.
• CPR certification is required.
• Must be a licensed driver.

Aufgaben

• Provide skilled professional nursing care to terminally ill patients in their place of residence as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with nursing standards.
• Adhere to physician orders and established nursing standards.
• Document care promptly in the EMR and ensure timely reporting.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient comfort and family needs.
• Support patients and families through end-of-life care and bereavement processes.

Kenntnisse

Observation skills

Nursing assessment

Communication skills

Self-directed work

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Graduation from an approved school of nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Jobbeschreibung

Find your calling at Mercy! The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing skilled professional nursing care to assigned terminally ill patients in their place of residence, as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the standards of the nursing.

Position Details

Full - Time - Weekends

Mercy - Fort Smith

Education

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing skilled professional nursing care to assigned terminally ill patients in their place of residence, as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the standards of the nursing.

Position Details

RN - Hospice

Full - Time - Weekends

Mercy - Fort Smith

Education

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.

Licensure

• Current licensure by the State Board of Nursing in the applicable state of practice.
• Must be a licensed driver.

Certification

• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent hospice or long-term care experience
• Experience with issues related to death/dying and bereavement.
• One-year general nursing experience preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Understands Hospice philosophy; principles related to death and dying and pain management.
• Has excellent observation, good nursing assessment and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to provide good documentation within an electronic medical record and submits in a timely manner.
• Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and has ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

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

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