RN - Behavioral Health - Full time, Days - Mercy Jefferson

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Mercy Hospital Jefferson Until 8/26/2026 First posted June 27, 2026 Last posted June 27, 2026
Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview:
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:

Sign on Bonus:

Graduate Nurse Sign On Bonus $5,000

Experienced Nurse Sign On Bonus $10,000

Behavioral Health RN

36 hours per week, Days

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Festus, MO 63028

Mercy 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.

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.

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.

About this role

Summary

Provide psychiatric nursing care in a structured therapeutic environment in Mercy Hospital.

Job title

RN - Behavioral Health

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Based at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, MO, with regional flexibility

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RN licenseBasic Life Support

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

behavioral healthpsychiatric caremental health
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site