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

Mercy; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Behavioral Health Services in Festus, Missouri seeks a Behavioral Health RN (PRN) to apply the nursing process in delivering patient care and coordinating with other departments. The role emphasizes safeguarding patient rights and confidentiality while maintaining professional accountability for care provided.

The RN will evaluate care effectiveness among direct care staff and uphold Mercy Service Standards within a therapeutic behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• RN licensure in hiring state or compact licensure required.
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association) or completion within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Team coordination

Confidentiality

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

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.