RN - Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - Days - Full Time

Mercy Co; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Base Pay

Stay Premium

Annual Merit Increase

Day One Benefits

401(k) Matching

Referral Bonus

Education Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

ASN to BSN

PTO

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis Hospital is seeking an RN in Behavioral Health on a full-time, day-shift basis. The role uses the nursing process to provide patient care and coordinates with other departments while upholding patient rights and confidentiality.

Beneficially aligns with Mercy mission and standards. Qualifications include an RN license in the hiring state (or compact licensure), graduation from an accredited nursing program, and BLS certification or completion within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing (ASN, Diploma, or BSN).
• RN license in hiring state and/or compact licensure.
• BLS certification or complete within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Care coordination

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's Degree / 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

MERCY ST LOUIS HOSPITAL

Department: Behavioral Health

Status: Full-Time - Days

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Incentives

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 - No Contract
• Base Pay (Determined by Experience) + Differentials
• Stay Premium Program: Active after 2 years with Mercy. Up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
• Annual Merit Increase
• Benefits: Day One Health, Dental and Vision
• Retirement: 401(k) Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
• Referral Bonus Opportunity
• Education Assistance:
• Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
• ASN to BSN (Up to $16,000)
• PTO/Vacation Time

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.

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.