Registered Nurse

Embark Behavioral Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

401K with company matching

PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health in Independence, MO is seeking an RN to provide compassionate adolescent care across a 3-day schedule (Thu–Sat, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM). You will assess students, administer medications, monitor health, and document progress while collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold an active Missouri RN license and CPR certification, with onboarding that includes CAQH and NPI setup. Competitive benefits and a mission-driven work environment await.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri.
• CPR Certification.
• Must establish CAQH profile and obtain an NPI as part of onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond when a student isn’t feeling well.
• Monitor vitals, administer medications, and track health progress.
• Collaborate with families and the care team by sharing medical updates.
• Document medications accurately each shift, including narcotics.
• Provide weekend floor coverage and receive de-escalation training.
• Observe and document mood, behavior, and overall health to aid healing.

Skills

Medication administration

Vitals assessment

Medical terminology

Nursing techniques

Legal charting

Crisis response

Education

Missouri RN license

Tools

CAQH profile

NPI onboarding

Job description

Overview

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

Schedule: Thursday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse ready to make a real impact in adolescent mental health? Every day, as a RN at Embark Behavioral Health, you'll be a trusted source of care and support for teens (ages 12-17) —assessing their needs, administering medications, and ensuring they feel safe and heard. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, communicate with families, and advocate for students in their healing journey. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, career growth opportunities, and the chance to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to creating joy that lasts for generations.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted caregiver by assessing and responding when a student isn’t feeling well.
• Support student well-being by monitoring vitals, administering medications, and tracking health progress.
• Collaborate with families and the care team by sharing important medical updates and advocating for student needs.
• Ensure safety and accuracy by tracking and documenting medications, including narcotics, every shift.
• Provide additional floor coverage on weekends to support staff and students and receive training in safe verbal de-escalation and physical intervention techniques to support upset teens as they arise.
• Play a key role in the healing journey by observing and documenting 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 legal charting
• Ability to assess vital signs and communicate medical information effectively
• 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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