Registered Nurse

Embark Behavioral Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,104 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

401K with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health in Independence, MO is seeking a compassionate RN to support teens (ages 12-17) in a residential setting. You will move between houses, assess needs in real time, administer medications, and contribute to day-to-day care decisions to create a safe, therapeutic environment.

This full-time onsite role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, communicates with families, and emphasizes consistent care, documentation, and adherence to medical standards to promote lasting

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Willing to establish CAQH and obtain NPI as part of onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assess student health needs and respond as a clinical presence across multiple homes.
• Monitor vitals, administer medications, and track health status.
• Communicate updates with families and the care team to support decisions.
• Document medications accurately, including controlled substances, per shift.
• Provide coverage to support floor staff and ensure safe operations.
• Respond to behavioral and medical crises using de-escalation techniques.
• Observe and report changes in mood, behavior, or health.

Job description

Overview

Full-Time, Onsite

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

Schedule Options:

• Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST
• Friday to Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
• Flexible 3 12-hour weekday shifts with one weekend per month, 7:00 AM to 7:00 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

• 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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