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 errorsEnsures appropriate documentation, including documentation of medical necessity, by staff in medical records; monitors completion and revisions to the Interdisciplinary Care PlanAssists 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 departmentEnsures staff completes charting timelyManages staffing plans, nursing hours per patient day, and quality of work of nursing staffMay have patient care assignment in addition to daily responsibilitiesCoordinates and directs appropriate rehab care needs related to patient/family educational needs, barriers or continuum of care requirementsServes as a clinical rehab resources for patients/families during their rehab stayAssists with day to day coordination/follow-up of patient care and problem resolutionOther duties as assignedQualificationsGraduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.BSNPreferredCurrent unrestricted state licensure as Registered NurseCPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferredCRRN Certification preferredMinimum of two years of previous nursing leadership preferredMinimum of two years previous rehab nursing experience preferred
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.