Ada Behavioral Health - Registered Nurse - Full Time/Days
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
- Eligibility
- Shift and hours
- Day Shift Full Time Day Shift
- Unit and setting
- Behavioral Health RN, Behavioral Health
- License
- RN license RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure
- Term
- Permanent Full Time Day ShiftFull Time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure Check your license
- Education
- graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program Required Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Pay differential
- Shift Differentials Shift Differentials
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
- Tuition assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
- Loan repayment
- Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
- Bonus
- up to $15,000 sign on bonus Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 for select departments and based licensurefor select departments and based licensure
- Extra pay
- Stay Premium Program Stay Premium Program - based on years of Mercy servicebased on years of Mercy service
- Extra pay
- Shift Differentials
- Eligibility
- Day-One medical, dental & vision insurance
Benefits
- BenefitsUp to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nursesUp to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
- BenefitsTuition Reimbursement $2,000 per yearTuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
- BenefitsDay-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insuranceDay-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
- BenefitsPTO/Vacation Time Frontload Up to 80 Hours for Experienced RNsPTO/Vacation Time Frontload Up to 80 Hours for Experienced RNs
- BenefitsEmployer-Matched Retirement FundsEmployer-Matched Retirement Funds
- Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 for select departments and based licensure
More benefits (2)
- Stay Premium Program - based on years of Mercy service
- Education Assistance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- utilize the nursing process to provide patient care Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
- Day to day
- maintain professional accountability for provision of patient care for assigned patients Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients.
- Day to day
- evaluate overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.
- Day to day
- coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments.
- Day to day
- maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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Overview
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.
Position Details
Mercy Hospital Ada
RN, Behavioral Health
Full Time Day Shift
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We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
Overview
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.
Incentives
- Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 for select departments and based licensure
- Stay Premium Program - based on years of Mercy service
- Education Assistance
- Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
- Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
- Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
- PTO/Vacation Time Frontload Up to 80 Hours for Experienced RNs
- Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
- Shift Differentials
Qualifications
Required
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.
Certifications
Completes Hospital and required nursing competencies, mandatory in-services/MyEducation assignments and relevant certifications (ex. BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.) within required time frame.
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From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
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