Psychiatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Jefferson is seeking a part-time night Registered Nurse for our Behavioral Health unit. This RN delivers compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adult and adolescent patients.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, suicide and risk screening, crisis de-escalation, and coordination of individualized care plans. You will collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and support staff while maintaining a safe, trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessments of patients.
• Medication administration.
• Suicide and risk screening.
• Crisis de-escalation to maintain safety.
• Coordination of individualized care plans.
• Collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and support staff to deliver care.

Job description

Mercy is seeking a part-time night Registered Nurse for our Behavioral Health unit at Mercy Jefferson. This RN delivers compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adult and adolescent patients. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, medication administration, suicide and risk screening, crisis de-escalation, and coordination of individualized care plans. You will collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and support staff while maintaining a safe, trauma-informed environment. Mercy offers a culture of compassion, diversity, and professional growth with access to ongoing education and advancement opportunities.