Lifepoint Health·Fort Smith, Arkansas
Provide hemodialysis treatments to ESRD and AKI patients using Tablo machines while monitoring lab work and reporting changes to physicians. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of nephrologists, dieticians, and social workers to manage comprehensive patient care.
Registered Nurse (RN) Dialysis Job Type: PRN | Days
Time: 630-7 MWF
Your experience matters
At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
The dialysis registered nurse works with Nephrology medical practitioners to provide high quality care to patients in need of dialysis related therapy, The dialysis nurse collaborates closely with medical practitioners, dieticians, social workers, and vascular access departments to meet with dialysis patient care needs.
How you'll contribute
Provide HD dialysis to ESRD and AKI patients using Tablo machine, over see patient during dialysis treatment, monitor lab work and report changes to physician, assist in arranging time for physician to see patient via tele-cart, clean and disinfect machines, and complete daily dialysis audit.
Nurse will be used on days primarily when HD nurse is on vacation, sick or in case of an emergency. Most days will be scheduled. The nurse will be aware of what days will be need to be covered in advanced. However, sickness and emergencies do arise, and nurse would need to be available in those unscheduled events.
Essential Functions
Perform appropriate patient assessments, evaluation, ongoing monitoring, and nursing interventions in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
Assist in preparing dialysis treatment areas with needed supplies prior to starting treatments and demonstrates knowledge of nursing procedures and nursing care as it relates to renal replacement therapy
Ensures dialysis machines and equipment are maintained in good working order per policy
Provides patient and family teaching as it pertains to the treatment plan, procedures, and preventative measures throughout the rehabilitation to stay and prior to discharge
You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
Why join us
More about Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith is a 50 bed hospital located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires a current state RN license and an Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing. Candidates must have at least 2 years of specialty experience and current BLS certification.
Market context
Nursing positions in Arkansas are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and care settings, especially for candidates with current licensure and advanced life-support certifications. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an Arkansas RN license, ACLS, BLS, and PALS, with a BSN preferred for some openings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight flexible scheduling or professional development experience in your application.