Part time Behavioral Health LPN

Overview

Nurse - Per Diem

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour based on experience

Location: Benton, TN

Part time, as needed

Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse looking for a flexible per diem opportunity? Embark Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse - Per Diem to deliver high-quality medical care to adolescents in a supportive, team-based environment. In this role, you'll assess health needs, manage medications, monitor vitals and behavior, and collaborate with clinical staff to promote whole-person wellness. Join a mission-driven organization that’s transforming youth mental health across the country—one life at a time.

Located near the Hiwassee River and Tennessee mountains, our therapeutic wilderness setting provides the perfect backdrop for transformation. Our home-like residential program fosters healing for both clients and staff, offering an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing personally and professionally. 

Responsibilities

• Medical Care & Health Assessments: Provide comprehensive medical care, including emergency response and general needs. Respond promptly to reports of pain or illness, conducting thorough assessments to determine the appropriate course of action.
• Medication & Narcotics Management: Accurately sort and administer medications according to prescribed schedules. Maintain strict accountability for narcotics by counting and tracking during each shift.
• Medical Appointments & Lab Coordination: Accompany students to medical appointments, communicating findings to parents and the Nursing Manager. Coordinate and facilitate lab draws to ensure accurate and timely results.
• Medical Communication: Share relevant medical information with the Treatment Team and Psychiatrist, both verbally and in writing..
• Licensure Maintenance: Complete all necessary activities to uphold an active and valid nursing license in the State of Tennessee

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21

• Active RN or LPN License in Tennessee.

• Strong clinical skills (assessments, medication management, vitals monitoring).

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide empathetic care.

• Experience with adolescents (preferred but not required).

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

• Candidates must be prepared to establish a CAQH profile and obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) as part of the onboarding process.

Benefits

• Become the Best of the Best: Access to an established Mastery Program that offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
• Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescents lives.
• Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
• Robust (EAP) Employee Assistance Program.

Embark Behavioral Health 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. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

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