Registered Nurse (RN) Days

Responsibilities

• Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in the area of Independence, MO is actively hiring a patient centered Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing behavioral health team!
• This position provides and opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges in a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment.
• The name Three Trails was selected to honor the historical significance of the city of Independence as the starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails.
• The logo icon is a compass, which is symbolic of wayfinding, and metaphorically the personal journey to recovery.
• The Groundbreaking for the new hospital was held in January 2025.
• Beam topping was held in July 2025.
• The facility is expected to open in the second half of 2026.
• The Registered Nurse (RN) will: Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.
• Help develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic response and side effects Monitor patient safety and documentation Educate families Three Trails Behavioral Hospital will: Serve children and adolescents, adults and seniors with innovative and evidence-based inpatient behavioral health-care focused on individual needs and comfort.
• Create more than 200 new, full-time jobs including nurses, clinicians, therapists, technicians and administrative staff, when the facility is fully operational.
• Be located at the intersection of I-70 and Little Blue Parkway, adjacent to the Children’s Mercy Hospital Outpatient Clinics.
• Feature 120 licensed beds ready to meet the mental health needs of the surrounding community.
• Span more than 88,000 square feet, and will include an activity yard and gym.
• Full-time Benefits Include: Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance Career development opportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations!
• Challenging and rewarding work environment More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
• Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion.
• In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
• Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
• Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure for the state of Missouri Experience in behavioral health, assessments, crisis intervention, and admissions preferred Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Be able to work three 12 hour shifts per week EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
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