Staff Position

Home Health Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

$21-37/hour
Posted TodayFrom the web

Description

Registered Nurse - Home Care (Fort Smith)


Find your calling at Mercy!

Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under physician direction. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care to support safe recovery and independence.

Position Details:

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver professional nursing care in the home setting following physician orders

  • Develop and update individualized care plans with measurable goals

  • Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to physicians and care team

  • Educate patients and caregivers on care plans, treatments, and medications

  • Coordinate services with interdisciplinary team members (PT, OT, ST, MSW, etc.)

  • Perform treatments and procedures in compliance with nursing standards and regulations

  • Assess home safety and report concerns, including potential neglect or abuse

  • Complete accurate, timely documentation (OASIS/Medicare/Medicaid guidelines)

  • Participate in on-call rotation, weekends, and holidays as needed

  • Support team collaboration, quality improvement, and patient satisfaction initiatives

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program

  • Current RN licensure

  • Valid driver’s license

  • CPR certification

Preferred:

  • 1+ year of relevant nursing experience (home health or related field)

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.

Pay

Average Arkansas Staff Position Pay

$28.42/hour

The average salary for a Home Health is 67% lower than the US average of $48.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.