Clinical Nurse - Behavioral Health

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. in Missouri is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join a multidisciplinary team serving patients with complex behavioral health needs.

You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, monitor progress, and provide emotional support to patients and families. The role requires 1 year of Behavioral Health, ED, or inpatient nursing experience, RN licensure, and a Nursing Diploma or Bachelor's Degree.

Qualifications

• Must hold an RN license and nursing degree or diploma.
• 1 year of Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, or inpatient nursing experience required.
• Care planning, medication administration, and patient/family education are core duties.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop/implement care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor progress.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate with care teams.
• Ensure safety and adherence to nursing standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient education

Team collaboration

Assessment & care planning

Education

RN license

Nursing Diploma or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on patients with complex behavioral health needs. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, monitoring progress, and offering emotional support to patients and families.

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on patients with complex behavioral health needs. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, monitoring progress, and offering emotional support to patients and families.

Requires at least 1 year of experience in Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, or inpatient nursing; preferred candidates have 2+ years in Behavioral Health RN roles in inpatient settings. Must hold an RN license and possess a Nursing Diploma or Bachelor's Degree. The role promotes patient safety, quality care, and professional development.

Key duties involve patient and family education, ensuring communication and collaboration across care teams, and assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs while respecting patient values and preferences. The position emphasizes safety and adherence to nursing standards.

This full‑time role involves night shifts, participation in weekend and holiday rotations, and offers benefits such as medical coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources aimed at supporting employee well-being.