Day Shift Behavioral Health RN - Transform Lives

Universal Health Services; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision & prescription

Employee assistance program

401K with company match

Life insurance options

Career development across UHS

Challenging and rewarding work

Benefits website: benefits.uhsguest

Job summary

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO is actively hiring a patient-centered Registered Nurse (RN) for Day shift to join our growing behavioral health team. The RN will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, monitor safety, and educate families within a compassionate inpatient setting.

Located near I-70 and Little Blue Parkway, the new facility aims to open in the second half of 2026, offering 120 beds and a range of clinical roles as it

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure in Missouri or a Compact state.
• Experience in behavioral health, including assessments, crisis intervention, and admissions.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to work 12-hour shifts 7:00am-7:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.
• Help develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic response and side effects.
• Monitor patient safety and documentation.
• Educate families.

Skills

RN Licensure MO/Compact

Behavioral health experience

Assessment & critical thinking

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

12-hour shifts 7:00am-7:30pm

Job description

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO is actively hiring a patient-centered Registered Nurse (RN) for Day shift to join our growing behavioral health team. The RN will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, monitor safety, and educate families within a compassionate inpatient setting.

Located near I-70 and Little Blue Parkway, the new facility aims to open in the second half of 2026, offering 120 beds and a range of clinical roles as it