RN Behavioral Health - Weekend Option
About The Position
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. Behavioral Health offers 32 beds within the Mercy Joplin main hospital. Our nurses are specially trained to care for the Adult Psych population. The unit offers a women’s side, a men’s side & medical care side.
Requirements
- Nursing Degree from an accredited school
- Current RN license in our state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association
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 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.
Benefits
- Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & 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
- PTO/Vacation Time
- Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
- Shift Differentials
- PTO Frontload Available
- Referral Bonus Opportunity
- Clinical Ladder - a career development plan providing a structure that increases nurse involvement and collaboration.
- paid time off
- tuition support
- matched retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
