Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health (Full-Time, Days)

Mercy • Perry, GA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care and maintains professional accountability for the care of assigned patients. The nurse evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care with other departments. The role also maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information and performs duties consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

This position is in the Counseling Center at Mercy Perry in Perryville, Missouri. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Graduate from a school of nursing with an associate degree, diploma, or BSN.
• Obtain and maintain a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure where nursing duties are performed, and meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or successfully complete the course within 30 days of hire.
• Be able to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods during each shift.
• Be able to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintain professional accountability for patient care for assigned patients.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree