Job Description
Overview:
PRN Registered Nurse
Location: 3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO 64058
Hourly Pay Rate: $40 to $44, depending on experience
Per Diem, As-Needed Schedule: Overnights 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum commitment of two shifts per month.
Embark Behavioral Health in Independence, MO is seeking Registered Nurses to support adolescents (ages 12–17) in our short‑term residential program. In this role, you’ll assess student needs, administer medications, respond to illness or injury, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team. You’ll also communicate with families, coordinate care, and advocate for students throughout their healing journey. Join a mission‑driven organization where you can make a lasting whole-person impact.
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.
- 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.
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
Preferred Experience:
- Bedside hospital experience
- Experience in diabetic care
- Experience in Psychiatric Nursing
Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey with us!
- 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.
If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team making a lasting impact on young lives in our community, we want to hear from you!
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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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Independence, Missouri |
| Job Type | Part-time |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Salary | $40–$44 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Website | https://www.embarkbh.com/about-embark-behavioral-health/ |
About Company
On a Mission: Our Big Hairy Audacious Goal
Our big hairy audacious goal is to lead the way in driving teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028. We’re Glad You’re Here! Embark Behavioral Health is a leading nationwide network of outpatient centers and residential programs offering premier mental health treatment for preteens, teens, and young adults. Our ever-growing locations are part of a continuum of care that provides a range of services built from over 25 years of specialization in serving youth.
Five key differentiators set Embark apart from other behavioral health care providers.
- We offer a robust continuum of care that provides different levels of service and programming based on an individual’s changing needs, from virtual counseling to residential services.
- We have a deep legacy of over 25 years serving youths, focused on preteens, teens, and young adults.
- We collect thousands of data points and share feedback with families so we can adjust treatment in real time to improve results.
- We treat the entire family using an evidence-based and relationship-focused approach.
- We offer the highest levels of quality care and safety standards, with all programs accredited by The Joint Commission.