Registered Nurse

Embark Behavioral Health • Independence, MO

7d • $40 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

Embark Behavioral Health is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide care and support to teens ages 12–17 in an adolescent mental health setting. The RN assesses student needs, administers medications, monitors health, and helps students feel safe and heard. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team, communicating medical updates to families, and advocating for students during their healing journey. The RN also provides additional weekend floor coverage and receives training in safe verbal de-escalation and physical intervention techniques.

The position is located at 3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, Missouri 64058. The schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and the hourly pay rate is $40.00–$44.00.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri.
• CPR certification.
• Prepared to establish a CAQH profile and obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) as part of onboarding.
• 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 meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking across a large campus, and responding safely and effectively during crisis situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bedside hospital experience.
• Experience in diabetic care.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess students who are unwell and respond to their care needs.
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and track health progress.
• Share important medical updates with families and the care team, and advocate for student needs.
• Track and document medications, including narcotics, each shift.
• Provide additional weekend floor coverage to support staff and students.
• Observe and document students’ mood, behavior, and overall health.
• Use training in safe verbal de-escalation and physical intervention techniques to support teens in crisis.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid parental leave.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed