Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, Infectious Disease

Job overview

The Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, Infectious Disease role is onsite in Fort Smith, AR; compensation is not specified. Mercy offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for eligible team members. The role supports infectious disease patient care. The nurse provides and coordinates care within the scope of the selected RN or LPN license, maintaining accountability for assigned patients and coordinating with other departments. The position contributes to patient care while upholding Mercy’s service standards and patient confidentiality.

What you'll do

• Provide patient care using the nursing process under the appropriate clinical direction
• maintain accountability for assigned patients
• coordinate care with other departments
• maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• meet the education, licensure, and BLS requirements applicable to the RN or LPN pathway.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

licensed practical nurse

infectious disease

fort smith ar

mercy

full-time

rn license

lpn license

bls

patient care

care coordination

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.

Why this role

The posting accepts either an LPN or RN qualification. BLS is required or must be completed within 30 days of hire; IV certification within one year is preferred.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.