Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health, PRN

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health, PRN role is onsite in Festus, MO. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Mercy Hospital Jefferson’s behavioral health services, which provide a structured therapeutic environment for people experiencing psychiatric illness, behavioral disorders, and substance use disorder. The nurse uses the nursing process to provide and coordinate patient care, uphold patient rights and confidentiality, and evaluate care delivered by other direct caregivers. The role contributes to the team’s therapeutic program and patient support.

What you'll do

• Use the nursing process to provide patient care
• maintain accountability for assigned patients
• evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers
• coordinate care with other departments
• maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• perform duties consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

behavioral health

prn

festus mo

mercy

mercy hospital jefferson

onsite

psychiatric care

substance use disorder

patient care coordination

rn license

basic life support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Why this role

The posting identifies the position as PRN. Requires a nursing degree or diploma, current RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure, and Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or completion within 30 days of hire.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.