Trinity Health·Mason City, Iowa
The Behavioral Health Nurse provides assessments, support, and care coordination for patients with mental illness across inpatient and outpatient settings. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure smooth transitions of care and provide public education on behavioral health.
Employment type: Full time
SHIFT: 12 Hour Day Shift
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.
Assesses and evaluates individuals' physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and education needs.
Works collaboratively with the Behavioral Health inpatient and outpatient teams to achieve desired patient care outcomes and ensure a smooth transition of care
Provides, facilitates, and/or implements learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patients, families or members of the community.
When required, documents patient information in the electronic/paper medical record in an accurate, timely manner
Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to colleagues and to multidisciplinary caregivers.
30pm, every other holiday, every third weekend.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center [https://www.mercyone.org/northiowa/find-a-location/location-results] is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center [https://www.mercyone.org/location/mercyone-new-hampton-medical-center-1] is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must hold a current RN license in Iowa or a qualified multistate license and have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and previous experience in a psychiatric or acute care setting are preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Iowa are often driven by ongoing demand for psychiatric and mental health services across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for advanced practice credentials, current licensure, and certifications such as DEA, BLS, and ACLS; this posting also includes benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a sign-on bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your PMHNP certification and Iowa license before applying.
