Overview
Full-Time, Onsite
Location: 3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO 64058Hourly Pay Rate: $40.00 - $44.00
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST
Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse ready to make a real impact in adolescent mental health? As an RN at Embark Behavioral Health, you’ll support teens (ages 12–17) in a residential setting, providing care that goes beyond traditional nursing, allowing for more connection, consistency, and meaningful interaction.
This is an active, hands-on role where you’ll move between houses, assess needs in real time, administer medications, and play a key role in day-to-day care decisions while helping ensure each teen feels safe, supported, and heard. You’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, communicate with families, and contribute to a structured, well-run environment focused on lasting outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a consistent clinical presence by assessing and responding to student health needs across a large, open campus with multiple residential homes
- Monitor vitals, administer medications, and track health status and progress
- Communicate with families and the care team by sharing updates and contributing to care decisions
- Ensure accuracy and compliance by documenting medications, including controlled substances, each shift
- Provide additional coverage, as needed, to support floor staff to maintain safe and consistent operations
- Respond to behavioral and medical situations using de-escalation and intervention training
- Observe, document, and report changes in mood, behavior, and overall health
Qualifications
Required Certifications:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
- CPR Certification
- Must be prepared to establish a CAQH profile and obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) as part of the onboarding process.
Required Skills:
- Experience in medication administration and patient care
- Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing techniques, and documentation standards
- Ability to assess vital signs and communicate medical information
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking across a large campus, and responding safely and effectively during crisis situations.
Preferred Experience:
- Bedside hospital experience
- Experience in diabetic care
- Experience in Psychiatric Nursing
Benefits
Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey with us!
- Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescent lives.
- Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
- Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, PTO, and paid parental leave.
If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team making a lasting impact on young lives in our community, we want to hear from you!
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