Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith, a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely.
You have specialized skills and our patients in the Fort Smith area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
What you will do in this role:
Ensures the nursing department staff performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errorsAssists with development of the budget for the nursing department in collaboration with the CEO and Controller. Manages costs associated with personnel, equipment and suppliesResponsible for staffing plans, management of nursing hours per patient day, and quality of work of nursing staffPromotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy and practice; encourages staff development, including acquisition of CRRN for qualified registered nursesAssists to review and evaluate risk and quality indicators, patient satisfaction results, and outcomes in order to continually improve performance and outcomes; communicates this information to the nursing departmentPerforms management activities including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, counseling, and performance evaluations of staff in the nursing departmentAssures occurrence of appropriate documentation, including documentation of medical necessity, by staff in medical records; monitors completion and revisions to the Interdisciplinary Care PlanOther duties as assignedQualificationsMasters degree preferred and/or BSN with plan to complete a master’s degree program in healthcare administration, business administration, or clinical specialty Current unrestricted Registered Nurse licensureCurrent CRRN or obtained within 2 years preferredMinimum of five years’ experience in healthcare administration/management with a minimum of two years’ experience at a senior nursing management levelMinimum of five years’ experience in hospital management in an inpatient, acute care environmentExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Fort Smith is dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.