RN-Weekend - Emergency Room

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Support

Paid Time Off

Matching Retirement Plan

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care within Mercy’s Nursing Conceptual Framework. You will apply nursing processes to plan, deliver, and coordinate care for assigned patients while upholding patient rights and privacy.

The role requires active licensure and relevant certifications; the team emphasizes collaboration, safety, and compassionate care in a fast-paced health system environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensed RN in the hiring state and/or compact licensure.
• Basic Life Support certification or completion within 30 days of hire.
• One or more of the listed certifications may be required depending on position/unit.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care using the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework and nursing process.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of information.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Licensure management

Education

Associate's Degree

Diploma

BSN

Tools

ACLS

NRP

ENPC

TNCC

CPHON

OCN

BLS

PALS

PEARS

STABLE

C-EFM

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework and nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
Experience:
Certifications:

• Basic Life Support certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:

• ACLS/ALS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
• C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
• Other unit-specific certifications as required.

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.