Our patient population consists of individuals with depression, anxiety, mood swings, psychosis or trauma impacted conditions which require 24-hour intervention. We provide psychiatric assessment, medication management, individual/group/family therapy, and connect patients to referral resources available in the community. We work closely with the Emergency department, which is the access point for Behavioral Health admissions. Patients are provided a medical screening exam and stabilizing treatment prior to being transferred to the Marian Center or discharged with community-based resources.
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
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.
Physical requirements/demands:

• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.