Behavioral Health RN (PRN) – Impactful Psychiatric Care

Mercy; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Behavioral Health Services in Festus, Missouri seeks a Behavioral Health RN (PRN) to apply the nursing process in delivering patient care and coordinating with other departments. The role emphasizes safeguarding patient rights and confidentiality while maintaining professional accountability for care provided.

The RN will evaluate care effectiveness among direct care staff and uphold Mercy Service Standards within a therapeutic behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• RN licensure in hiring state or compact licensure required.
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association) or completion within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Team coordination

Confidentiality

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

Job description

Mercy Behavioral Health Services in Festus, Missouri seeks a Behavioral Health RN (PRN) to apply the nursing process in delivering patient care and coordinating with other departments. The role emphasizes safeguarding patient rights and confidentiality while maintaining professional accountability for care provided.

The RN will evaluate care effectiveness among direct care staff and uphold Mercy Service Standards within a therapeutic behavioral health setting.