Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health Mercy South

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stay Premium Program

Education Assistance

Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000 for new

RN to BSN Bridge Assistance up to $16,

MSN Program Assistance up to $16,000

Tuition Reimbursement $2,000/year

$10,000 Sign on bonus for experienced

$5,000 Sign on bonus for new graduates

Day-One medical, dental & vision

Employer-Matched Retirement Funds

Shift Differentials

Free parking on campus

Job summary

Mercy South Behavioral Health in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for full-time day and night shifts. The role uses the nursing process to deliver patient-centered care, while coordinating with multiple departments and ensuring patient rights and confidentiality are maintained.

The department is expanding, offering growth opportunities within Mercy’s behavioral health services. Incentives include comprehensive benefits and education support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• Missouri RN license and/or compact licensure where nursing duties are performed.
• Position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing and walking, and ability to reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or completion within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program

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, Missouri 63128

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

• Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.

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.