Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Program

401K with company matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) for its Independence, MO facility. In this hands-on role, the RN will provide direct care to adolescents in a residential setting, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety, support, and effective communication with families.

The ideal candidate holds a current RN license in Missouri and has experience in medication administration and psychiatric care. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401K plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in medication administration and patient care.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing techniques, and documentation standards.
• Ability to perform physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to student health needs across a large campus.
• Monitor vitals and administer medications.
• Communicate with families and care team.
• Document medications accurately each shift.
• Respond to behavioral and medical situations using de-escalation.

Skills

Medication administration and patient care

Medical terminology knowledge

Assessing vital signs

Crisis response

Education

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri

CPR Certification

Job description

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

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.