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

Mercy; Manchester (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri seeks a Behavioral Health RN for PRN coverage. You will apply the nursing process to deliver patient care, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and uphold patient rights and confidentiality in a behavioral health setting.

Join Mercy’s mission-driven team, with a focus on education, medication therapy, and relapse prevention within a structured therapeutic program for psychiatric and substance use disorders.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in hiring state and/or compact licensure; maintain" state board requirements.
• Graduate from nursing program (AD, Diploma, or BSN).
• Basic Life Support certification either current or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments and maintains patient rights/confidentiality.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and supports a therapeutic environment for behavioral health patients.

Education

RN licensure (state/compact)

Nursing degree (AD/Diploma/BSN)

BLS Certification

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.