RN - Behavioral Health Mercy Jefferson

Mercy Behavioral Health Services provides a structured and therapeutic environment to individuals suffering from psychiatric illness, behavioral disorders, and substance use disorder. Our dedicated multi-disciplinary team promotes a structured therapeutic program to help those in crisis through evaluation, education, medication therapy, individual and group therapy, and relapse prevention.

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for the provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.

• Role:
  Behavioral Health RN
• Hours:
  
  36 hours per week, Days
• Location:
  
  Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Festus, MO 63028
• Sign on Bonus:
  Graduate Nurse $5,000;
  Experienced Nurse $10,000

• Education:
  
  Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure:
  Personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed, and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.