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Mercy · Mercy Clinic Tower West · Fort Smith, AR

RN-Hospice-Weekend (Exempt)

TypeFull time
Experience1+ yrs pref.
EducationNursing school
PostedOct 20
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current licensure by the State Board of Nursing in the applicable state of practice.
✓Must be a licensed driver.
Certifications
✓CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Education
✓Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
Qualifications
✓Recent hospice or long-term care experience
✓Experience with issues related to death/dying and bereavement.
✓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.
One-year general nursing experience preferred.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistanceRetirement plan
Mercy
Nonprofit · Chesterfield, MO · 45 hospitals · 5 states
2,160open roles
1RN role open at this facility
51 miFort Smith to Fayetteville
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Pay for this position
$32 – $45/hr
Arkansas RN paymedian $33.25 – $44.89
$32/hrFloor 4% below the Arkansas median floor$66/hr
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current licensure by the State Board of Nursing in the applicable state of practice.
✓Must be a licensed driver.
Certifications
✓CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Education
✓Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
Qualifications
✓Recent hospice or long-term care experience
✓Experience with issues related to death/dying and bereavement.
✓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.
One-year general nursing experience preferred.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistanceRetirement plan
Mercy
Nonprofit · Chesterfield, MO · 45 hospitals · 5 states
2,160open roles
1RN role open at this facility
51 miFort Smith to Fayetteville
All 2,160 Mercy jobsMercy pay scales
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Full employer posting

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

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.

  • Current licensure by the State Board of Nursing in the applicable state of practice.
  • Must be a licensed driver. Certification:
  • CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
  • 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
  • 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. keyword(s): RN - Weekend

About the role

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.