Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health Mercy South

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.
• Captures and maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• Obtains and maintains a current Missouri RN license and/or compact licensure.
• Possesses the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Possesses the ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Possesses the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• Licensure: Possesses a current Missouri RN license and/or compact licensure.
• Physical requirements/demands: Pushes, pulls, and/or lifts 50 pounds on a regular basis; stands and walks for prolonged periods of time; grips, reaches, bends, kneels, twists, and squats to perform duties.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Compassion and professionalism.
• A positive outlook.
• A strong sense of advocacy.
• Collaboration.
• Extra effort to deliver excellent care.

Benefits

• Stay Premium Program - Up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service.
• Education Assistance: Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses, up to $16,000 RN to BSN Bridge Assistance, up to $16,000 MSN Program Assistance.
• Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year.
• $10,000 Sign on bonus for experienced nurses.
• $5,000 Sign on bonus for new graduates.
• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds.
• Shift Differentials.
• Free parking on campus!

Pay

• Full Time (36 hrs/per week), Day Shift 7:00 AM-7:30 PM, Night Shift 7:00 PM-7:30 AM.

Schedule

• Full Time (36 hrs/per week).
• Day Shift 7:00 AM-7:30 PM.
• Night Shift 7:00 PM-7:30 AM.