Find your calling at Mercy! Position Details: Find your calling at Mercy! The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. This position upholds patient rights, maintains confidentiality, and performs all duties in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards. Position Details: FSM Home Health provides short-term, insurance-approved care focused on delivering high-quality patient outcomes in the comfort of patients’ homes. Services are generally provided for 60 days or less, with care authorized in 60-day increments. This role serves patients within a 50-mile radius of Fort Smith, Arkansas, supporting a defined service area limited to the state of Arkansas. RNs work a standard Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with occasional participation in weekend call rotation on a voluntary basis. Home Health nursing offers a high level of autonomy, requiring strong time management, independent decision-making, and effective patient scheduling. The role involves detailed electronic documentation and consistent use of technology, making comfort with digital systems essential. Candidates should be organized, adaptable, and confident working independently in the field. Reliable transportation is required, with mileage reimbursed per organizational policy. 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 including RN to BSN Assistance, 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. 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. Transforming the Health of Our Communities Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy. Click Here to Learn More about Mercy
