Behavioral Health RN (PRN) - Weekend/Holiday Shifts

Southeast Behavioral Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive pay

Career development

PRN weekends/holidays

Job summary

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to coordinate and evaluate patient care within a collaborative health team. You will apply the nursing process and standards of care to support children, teens and adults requiring behavioral health services.

Role emphasizes teamwork, crisis de‑escalation, and documentation accuracy. The facility offers inpatient and outpatient services and PRN weekend/holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• CPR certification and appropriate restraint training are required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred; Missouri RN license required to practice.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate patient care through the nursing process with the health care team.
• Ensure adherence to standards of care and practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists and support staff to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare patients for discharge as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Seclusion and Restraint training

Service Excellence Training

Handle with Care training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Missouri RN licensure

Job description

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to coordinate and evaluate patient care within a collaborative health team. You will apply the nursing process and standards of care to support children, teens and adults requiring behavioral health services.

Role emphasizes teamwork, crisis de‑escalation, and documentation accuracy. The facility offers inpatient and outpatient services and PRN weekend/holiday coverage as needed.