RN/GN (Behavioral Health) - PRN - Mercy Jefferson

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Behavioral Health Services seeks a Behavioral Health RN - PRN in Festus, Missouri. The role involves delivering patient-centered care using the nursing process, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team in a structured behavioral health setting.

The position supports evaluation, education, therapy services, and relapse prevention within Mercy’s therapeutic program.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Must hold a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or complete within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintain accountability for patient care for assigned patients.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments and disciplines.
• Protect patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient coordination

Education

RN education (Associate's / Diploma / BSN)

Job description

Position Details

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.

Behavioral Health RN - PRN

Festus, MO 63028

Mercy Behavioral Health Services provides a structured and therapeutic environment to individuals suffering from psychiatric illness, behavioral disorders and substance use disorder. 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.

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

Behavioral Health RN - PRN

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Festus, MO 63028

Mercy Behavioral Health Services provides a structured and therapeutic environment to individuals suffering from psychiatric illness, behavioral disorders and substance use disorder. 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.

Qualifications

Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

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

Certifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.