Behavioral Health RN - PRN: Compassionate Crisis Care

Mercy; Concord (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO, is seeking a Behavioral Health RN on a PRN basis. The nurse will use the nursing process to provide patient care, coordinate with other departments, and ensure patient rights and confidentiality are respected.

The role supports a structured behavioral health program for patients with psychiatric illness and related disorders, with emphasis on evaluation, therapy, medication management, and relapse prevention.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required and must be maintained for the hiring state or compact licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association or within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for the patient care of assigned patients.
• Evaluates overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments while upholding patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

RN License

Education

Associate's Degree / Diploma / BSN

Job description

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO, is seeking a Behavioral Health RN on a PRN basis. The nurse will use the nursing process to provide patient care, coordinate with other departments, and ensure patient rights and confidentiality are respected.

The role supports a structured behavioral health program for patients with psychiatric illness and related disorders, with emphasis on evaluation, therapy, medication management, and relapse prevention.