Emergency Department Clinical Nurse (Days)

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care in the Emergency Department. The role involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in line with established standards.

The RN will educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medications while promoting safety and quality care within a collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Two years experience preferred, none required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, educate patients and families, and ensure communication across care teams.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and participate in professional growth activities.

Skills

Patient care

Education

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview: Provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within established standards.

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medications.
• Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.
• Works in a safety-sensitive role, maintaining alertness and safe practices at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Licenses: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; two years of experience preferred.

Key Duties

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, educate patients and families, and ensure communication across care teams.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and participate in professional growth activities.