Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

UHSCape Girardeau, MO
Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time (36 hrs/week) night shift (6:30pm - 7am) Registered Nurse (RN) position at Southeast Behavioral Hospital, offering full benefits and opportunities for overtime and covering various shifts. New graduates are welcome to apply. The position is eligible for a $20,000 Sign-on Bonus & a $5,000 Relocation Bonus. Southeast Behavioral Hospital provides a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services for mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues to children, teens, adults, and seniors in Southeast Missouri. The Cape Girardeau region, located on the banks of the Mississippi River, has a diverse economy and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius. Current nurses value the safe and supportive environment that prioritizes patient care and the nursing profession. They appreciate the opportunity to provide excellent care to patients and families during vulnerable times, being part of a large nationwide network for peer support and idea exchange, and having opportunities for growth, learning, and advancement through programs like Charge, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager-in-training, as well as a nursing executive tract. UHS offers robust continuing education options, skills diversification, and career advancement opportunities, aiming to help nurses succeed, grow, and feel a sense of belonging and trust. UHS is one of the nation's largest providers of hospital and healthcare services, a Fortune 500 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, with 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across various locations.

Requirements

  • Current Missouri RN License OR Compact RN License (Or eligible to receive/renew)
  • BSN preferred
  • Preferred prior experience in a psychiatric health-care facility
  • New Graduates are welcome to apply!

Nice To Haves

  • BSN
  • Prior experience in a psychiatric health-care facility

Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent care, comfort, and security to patients and families at their most vulnerable times.
  • Engage in a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders to educate the field, exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.
  • Grow, learn, and advance in your career through Charge, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract.
  • Utilize robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement.
  • Cover various shifts if interested.

Benefits

  • $20,000 Sign On Bonus
  • $5,000 Relocation Bonus
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations!
  • Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize you career
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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