Registered Nurse

Embark Behavioral Health • Independence, MO

45d • $40 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bedside hospital experience
• Experience in diabetic care
• Experience in Psychiatric Nursing

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

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.

What This Job Offers

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