RN School Health Nurse - PRN

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans (32+ hours)

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson is seeking a Behavioral Health RN for PRN shifts. The role focuses on structured psychiatric care, evaluation, medication therapy, and relapse prevention within Mercy Behavioral Health Services.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team in a therapeutic environment to support patients in crisis. The position requires nursing licensure in the appropriate state, graduation from an approved nursing program, and the ability to stand/walk for extended periods while

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN licensure in hiring state and/or compact licensure required.
• Prolonged standing and walking during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments and Mercy standards.

Skills

Nursing care

RN licensure

Psychiatric care

Vital signs

Education

ASN/ Diploma/ BSN

Job description

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. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Behavioral Health RN - PRNMercy Hospital JeffersonMercy 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.

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.

Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.

• 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.

At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion.