Behavioral Health Nursing Director

Behavioral Health Nursing Director

• Mercy Hospital St. Louis
• Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
• Free parking on campus!
• Day-one comprehensive healthcare benefits!

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Who We Are:

Mercy Behavioral Health Services provides a structured and therapeutic environment to individuals suffering from psychiatric illness, behavioral disorders and chemical dependency. 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.

Overview:

Oversees and manages more than one cost center that provides patient care services. Serve as a member of community and regional organizations. Serves on other System-driven councils, committees and task forces as appropriate. Performs related duties as assigned. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: BSN Graduate of an approved College of Nursing. Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration or related field, or plan for completion within a specific period of time.
• Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
• Experience: Previous experience of 2-4 years of a Nurse Manager in a hospital of comparable size and/or accountability. Capable of working cooperatively with other executives, physicians and co-workers in order to accomplish goals. Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally and able to coordinate and integrate the complexities of patient care.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Upholds and role models behaviors of professionalism. Remains knowledgeable in advances in the healthcare environment through continuing education. Is active in community/professional organizations.
• Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Varies according to daily tasks, i.e., administrative versus clinical. Usually works in a clean, air-conditioned area.
• Preferred Certifications: Nationally recognized certification.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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.