Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health Mercy South

Mercy Co; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stay premium

Loan forgiveness

RN to BSN bridge

MSN program assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus (experienced)

Sign-on bonus (new grads)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-matched retirement

Shift differential

Free parking

Job summary

Mercy South Behavioral Health in St. Louis, MO seeks a Registered Nurse to provide patient care using the nursing process. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and support patient rights and confidentiality while delivering compassionate care in a behavioral health setting.

The role is full-time (36 hours/week) with day and night shifts. Mercy offers Stay Premium incentives, education assistance, sign-on bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and retirement contributions as part of a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Missouri RN license required; compact licensure acceptable per state rules.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate care

Professional accountability

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient confidentiality

Education

Missouri RN license

Compact licensure eligible

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the 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.

Position Details:

Mercy South Behavioral Health

10018 Kennerly Rd

St Louis,Missouri63128

Registered Nurse (RN)

Full Time (36 hrs/per week), Day Shift 7:00 AM-7:30 PM, Night Shift 7:00 PM-7:30 AM

Incentives:

• Stay Premium Program - Up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
• Education Assistance:
  • Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
  • Up to $16,000 RN to BSN Bridge Assistance
  • Up to $16,000 MSN Program Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
  • $10,000 Sign on bonus for experienced nurses
  • $5,000 Sign on bonus for new graduates
• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
• Shift Differentials
• Free parking on campus!

About the Department:

Mercy Behavioral Health Services provides a structured and therapeutic environment to individuals suffering from psychiatric illness, behavioral disorders and chemical dependency. Here at Mercy 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. Mercy Behavioral Health offers inpatient and outpatient options for all ages.

Upcoming Expansion: Construction has begun to add an additional Behavioral Health unit on site at Mercy South.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.

Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current Missouri RN license and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Physical requirements/demands: Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

For more information, please reach out to our Nurse Recruiter by emailing

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers 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.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.