RN-Hospice-Weekend (Exempt)

Mercy; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for hospice care. The role focuses on delivering skilled nursing in patients' homes with weekend availability. You will work under physician orders and in alignment with hospice standards.

Qualifications include nursing licensure, CPR certification, and recent hospice or long-term care experience. Strong assessment, communication, and EMR documentation skills are essential to support patient comfort and family needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the State Board of Nursing.
• Must be a licensed driver.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled professional nursing care to terminally ill patients in their place of residence, as prescribed by the physician.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver hospice care.
• Document care accurately in the electronic medical record and ensure timely submissions.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Communication skills

EMR documentation

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from an approved school of nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• 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:

Experience

• 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.