Overnight Registered Nurse

Embark Behavioral Health; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 55,104 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

PTO

Paid parental leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time, on-site RN in Independence, MO to support teens in a residential setting. You'll assess health needs, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, consistent care.

Required MO RN license and CPR, with experience in medication administration, patient care, and meticulous documentation. Travel between houses and night shifts may be required; you will be integral to crisis response and family communication.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Missouri.
• CPR certification is required.
• Willingness to establish CAQH profile and obtain an NPI during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assess health needs across multiple residential homes and respond promptly.
• Monitor vitals, administer medications, and track health status.
• Communicate updates with families and the care team.
• Document medications accurately, including controlled substances.
• Provide additional coverage to support floor staff.
• Respond to behavioral/medical situations using de-escalation techniques.
• Observe and report changes in mood, behavior, and health.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs assessment

Crisis intervention

Documentation standards

Education

RN license (Missouri)

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Full-Time, Onsite

Location:3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO 64058Hourly Pay Rate: $40.00 - $44.00

Choose Your Schedule:

• Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Thursday to Saturday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Tuesday, Friday, Saturday,7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

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 staffto 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!

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community.

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