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Education
graduate of an approved school of professional nursingGraduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
Also asks
acceptance of Trinity Home Health philosophy and goalsAcceptance of philosophy and goals of Trinity Home Health.
Also asks
ability to exercise initiative and independent judgmentAbility to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Preferred
Experience
two years nursing experienceTwo (2) years’ nursing experience, preferred.
provides services per the plan of careProvides services in accordance with the plan of care.
Day to day
makes the initial evaluation visit and reevaluates patient needsMakes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.
Day to day
initiates the plan of care and revisionsInitiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
prepares clinical and progress notes and care conference summariesPrepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Trinity Home Health policy.
Day to day
counsels patient and familyCounsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
Day to day
participates in and presents inservice programsParticipates in and presents inservice programs.
Day to day
processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition; completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries
Day to day
refers patients to PT, SLP, OT and medical social workRefers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.
Day to day
supervises and teaches other nursing personnelSupervises and teaches other nursing personnel.
Day to day
conducts patient care conferences for assigned patientsConducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
Day to day
participates in peer review and quality assessment as assignedParticipates in peer review and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement as assigned.
Day to day
on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays as assignedTakes on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.
Day to day
completes and submits OASIS assessments and related forms within defined time frames
on-call nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned
Details
heavy liftingHeavy lifting.
Details
extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basisAbility to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.
Travel
works in office and patient homes and travels to and from patient homesWorks indoors in Trinity Home Health office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
Two (2) years’ nursing experience, preferred.
Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Trinity Home Health.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Responsibilities
Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.
Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.
Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Trinity Home Health policy.
Coordinates services.
Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
Participates in and presents inservice programs.
Understands and adheres to established Trinity Home Health policies and procedures.
Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.
Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.
Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.
Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.
Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
Participates in peer review and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement as assigned.
Gives total patient care as needed.
Takes on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.
Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant change in condition in accordance with Trinity Home Health defined time frames.
Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.
Working Environment
Works indoors in Trinity Home Health office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
Job Relationships
Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager
Workers Supervised: Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health Aide
Lifting
Requirements
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
Heavy lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.
Neighborhoods+Established residential enclaves like Fianna Hills and Skyline Estates are favored for larger single-family homes with mature landscaping near Hardscrabble Country Club, while Chaffee Crossing has rapidly expanded as a modern mixed-use hub offering newer subdivisions and trail connectivity. For nurses seeking walkable apartment living, Heritage Village provides contemporary units adjacent to neighborhood dining and boutiques, and the Belle Grove Historic District features preserved Victorian architecture near downtown. Those wanting a quieter bedroom-community feel frequently look toward Greenwood, Barling, or Alma, all within a short highway drive of the city's central medical corridors.
Established residential enclaves like Fianna Hills and Skyline Estates are favored for larger single-family homes with mature landscaping near Hardscrabble Country Club, while Chaffee Crossing has rapidly expanded as a modern mixed-use hub offering newer subdivisions and trail connectivity. For nurses seeking walkable apartment living, Heritage Village provides contemporary units adjacent to neighborhood dining and boutiques, and the Belle Grove Historic District features preserved Victorian architecture near downtown.
Those wanting a quieter bedroom-community feel frequently look toward Greenwood, Barling, or Alma, all within a short highway drive of the city's central medical corridors.
Getting around+Commuting in Fort Smith is exceptionally manageable, with average drive times running around fifteen to sixteen minutes across town. Healthcare workers traveling to regional medical centers navigate primary arteries such as Rogers Avenue, Towson Avenue, and Interstate 540, which experience negligible traffic congestion compared to larger metropolitan areas. Hospital campuses provide accessible on-site surface parking, making early-morning and late-night shift changes seamless for drivers arriving from both local neighborhoods and nearby suburbs.
Commuting in Fort Smith is exceptionally manageable, with average drive times running around fifteen to sixteen minutes across town. Healthcare workers traveling to regional medical centers navigate primary arteries such as Rogers Avenue, Towson Avenue, and Interstate 540, which experience negligible traffic congestion compared to larger metropolitan areas.
Hospital campuses provide accessible on-site surface parking, making early-morning and late-night shift changes seamless for drivers arriving from both local neighborhoods and nearby suburbs.
Outdoors+Nestled in the Arkansas River Valley, Fort Smith offers convenient outdoor outlets centered around municipal parks and waterfront greenways. Ben Garen Regional Park anchors local recreation with paved walking paths, mountain bike trails, disc golf, and the seasonal Parrot Island Waterpark, while Creekmore Park is popular for tennis courts and shady family walking paths. Cyclists and runners frequent the Greg Smith River Trail and the multi-use trails through Chaffee Crossing, and Lake Fort Smith State Park sits roughly thirty minutes north in the Ozark Mountains for kayaking, camping, and hiking.
Nestled in the Arkansas River Valley, Fort Smith offers convenient outdoor outlets centered around municipal parks and waterfront greenways. Ben Garen Regional Park anchors local recreation with paved walking paths, mountain bike trails, disc golf, and the seasonal Parrot Island Waterpark, while Creekmore Park is popular for tennis courts and shady family walking paths.
Cyclists and runners frequent the Greg Smith River Trail and the multi-use trails through Chaffee Crossing, and Lake Fort Smith State Park sits roughly thirty minutes north in the Ozark Mountains for kayaking, camping, and hiking.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Fort Smith
Set along the Arkansas River on the Oklahoma border, Fort Smith blends frontier history with a steadily modernizing cultural scene, making it an appealing, low-stress destination for relocating nurses. The city offers an effortless daily routine where average commutes hover around fifteen minutes, sparing medical staff the intense rush-hour traffic seen in larger regional metros. Neighborhoods accommodate varying lifestyles: Fianna Hills delivers established, tree-lined quiet near golf greens; Chaffee Crossing and Heritage Village cater to those wanting newer construction, multi-use trails, and walkable dining; and the Belle Grove Historic District provides architectural character. Between hospital shifts, life revolves around grabbing local espresso at Fort Smith Coffee Co., meeting friends at The Bakery District, or catching live performances at Majestic on Garrison Avenue. While summers can be sweltering and nightlife remains relatively calm, access to outdoor destinations like Ben Garen Regional Park and Lake Fort Smith State Park, alongside world-class public murals and the U.S. Marshals Museum, makes Fort Smith a welcoming, well-balanced community.
