Overnight Registered Nurse

Embark Behavioral Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 114,616,320 - 126,077,952; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

401K with company matching

PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide hands‑on care in a residential adolescent mental health setting at Independence, MO. The RN will move between houses, assess needs in real time, administer medications, and support day‑to‑day care decisions with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, documenting medications, communicating with families, and ensuring safety and continuity of care across shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to student health needs across a large campus.
• Monitor vitals, administer medications, track health status and progress.
• Communicate with families and care team with updates on care decisions.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance by documenting medications, including controlled substances, each shift.
• Provide additional coverage to support floor staff and maintain safe operations.
• Respond to behavioral and medical situations using de-escalation training.
• Observe, document, and report changes in mood, behavior, and health.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Crisis management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CPR certification

Missouri RN license

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

• 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.

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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