Weekend Hospice RN — Compassionate Home Care

Mercy; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice (Full-Time, Weekends) at Mercy Fort Smith delivers expert nursing care to terminally ill patients in their homes, following physician orders and hospice standards.

You will assess patient needs, coordinate with a compassionate interdisciplinary team, and ensure timely documentation in the electronic medical record while maintaining safety and compassion in every interaction.

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 nursing care to terminally ill patients in their home as prescribed by the physician.
• Adhere to nursing standards and hospice philosophy.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate self-direction with minimal supervision.

Skills

Observation

Nursing assessment

Communication

EMR documentation

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice (Full-Time, Weekends) at Mercy Fort Smith delivers expert nursing care to terminally ill patients in their homes, following physician orders and hospice standards.

You will assess patient needs, coordinate with a compassionate interdisciplinary team, and ensure timely documentation in the electronic medical record while maintaining safety and compassion in every interaction.