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Registered Nurse ( RN) - Days

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri

You'll work at a behavioral hospital serving children, teens, adults and seniors with depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 23 · Applications close Oct 23, 2027

Shift and hours
Days, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM Shift: DAYS (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
Unit and setting
Psych · Behavioral Health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issuesChildren, teens, adults and seniors with mental health issues
License
RN license Currently licensed to practice by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.Current Missouri RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current Missouri RN license Currently licensed to practice by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Check your license
Certification
CPR certification within 30 days of employmentAfter hire · within 30 days of employment CPR certification and training in appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint within 30 days of employment.
Education
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required
Also asks
Seclusion and Restraint training within 30 days of employmentAfter hire · within 30 days of employment
Also asks
Handle with Care training within 90 days of employmentAfter hire · within 90 days of employment Successful completion of Handle with Care training and Service Excellence Training within 90 days of employment.
Also asks
Service Excellence Training within 90 days of employmentAfter hire · within 90 days of employment

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's degree Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience
Two years of experience A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
Experience
Psychiatric health-care facility experience

What it pays

Sign-on bonus
$20,000
Bonus
Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $20,000 with commitmentWith commitment
Bonus
$5,000 relocation payment RELOCATION: $5,000 (contact HR for details)

Benefits

  • BenefitsGenerous paid time offCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription drug plansExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Benefits401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • BenefitsSoFi student loan refinancing programSoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • BenefitsCareer development across UHS and its 300+ subsidiariesCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • BenefitsTuition assistanceTuition Assistance

The role and schedule

Details
Behavioral hospital offering inpatient and outpatient services Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • 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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On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

Posted on UHS’ careers page.

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Responsibilities

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U. S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.co m

Southeast Behavioral Hospital

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day’s work.

This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius.

https://southeastbehavioral.com/

Qualifications

Position summary

The RN is a registered professional nurse who coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

Licensure

Currently licensed to practice by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

Additional

Requirements

CPR certification and training in appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint within 30 days of employment. Successful completion of Handle with Care training and Service Excellence Training within 90 days of employment. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Benefit highlights

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Tuition Assistance
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: www.benefits.uhsguest.com
  • SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $20,000 with commitment
  • RELOCATION: $5,000 (contact HR for details)
  • Shift: DAYS (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)

EEO Statement

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What's around it?

In Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Girardeau, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 14% below the US average

Median rent
$876/mo
Household income
$55,658/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Cape Girardeau, MO

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