RN Behavioral Health - Weekend Option

About the role

Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework and nursing process to provide patient care for the assigned patients in a 32-bed Behavioral Health unit within the Mercy Joplin main hospital. Nurses are specially trained to care for the Adult Psychiatric population. The unit offers separate women’s and men’s sides, as well as a medical care side.

Responsibilities

• 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 patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Requirements

• Nursing Degree from an accredited school.
• Current RN license in the state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed; must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.

Benefits

• Day-one comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement: $2,000 per year.
• Relocation Assistance: up to $3,000 per policy.
• Stay Premium Program: up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and vacation time.
• Employer-matched retirement funds for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
• Shift differentials.
• PTO frontload available.
• Referral bonus opportunity.
• Clinical Ladder: a career development plan providing structure that increases nurse involvement and collaboration.