The Behavioral Health Nurse provides assessments, support and care coordination across the behavioral health care continuum for patients struggling with mental illness as well as individuals and families seeking resources or information about treatment options. The Behavioral Health Nurse is an integral member of Behavioral Health Service Line and works collaboratively with the treatment team members and providers in the various inpatient and outpatient programs offered at Mercy. The Behavioral Health Nurse works closely with community partners to ensure successful transition of care and promotes education to the public on Behavioral Health-related topics through various forums. The Behavioral Health Nurse is responsible for carrying out duties as a health coach as well as utilizing skills as a psychiatric nurse in various care areas when needed, including but not limited to the Intensive Outpatient Program and Psych Triage in the Emergency Department.
Requirements
Current RN Licensure in the state of Iowa, or qualified multistate licensure required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Previous clinical experience in a psychiatric treatment setting, acute care preferred
Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
Benefits
Education Assistance offered
Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
Generous paid time off program
Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
About the employer
MercyOne
Trauma Center
You are looking at MercyOne in Waterloo and the wider Northeast Iowa network—Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Oelwein medical centers with 491 licensed beds, 24-hour emergency care, and more than 2,500 colleagues. Waterloo Medical Center is an Area Level III Trauma…
491 beds
2.5 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Sign-on bonuses listed from $10,000 (Mason City medical unit) up to $15,000 (Clive rehab and Acute Care Resource Pool)
+Relocation bonus available on the Acute Care RN Resource Pool for all experience levels
+Benefits from day one on Mason City RN-Medical Unit postings (health, retirement, PTO, vision, dental)
What reviewers flag
−RN BSN Glassdoor subset around 2.8/5 with lower pay/benefits and work-life scores than the company average
−Waterloo reviews cite staffing shortages, high turnover, training gaps, and some bullying experiences
−Local TV investigation reported multiple recent nurses raising patient-safety concerns
Mason City sits in north-central Iowa with a small-town feel and ties to 'The Music Man' creator Meredith Willson. Nurses relocating here will find a tight-knit community, historic Prairie School architecture, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Winnebago River.