Registered Nurse (RN)

Description

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Devereux, you will be a critical part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated, experts who share your passion for helping children in need.

We offer:

• A focus on employee wellness to help you take care of yourself, since you always give so much, especially this past year. Devereux understands the importance of mental, emotional and physical health.
• A Servant Leadership culture, where employees feel welcomed, valued and empowered to voice ideas that will benefit the individuals and families we serve.
• An environment where you can to be an active decision maker on multi-disciplinary teams with the ability to have influence in our children’s treatment plans.
• A unique medical setting with flexible schedules conducive to a comfortable, work-life balance.
• Free license renewal CEUs as part of our nurse continuing education program.
• Flexible schedule, hybrid
• Best available, highest quality, low-cost benefit options – learn more at benefits.devereux.org.

Compensation:  Starting at $37.00 per hour, based on experience

 

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Glenholme School provides programs and services for students ages 10-21 with autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger's, ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s, depression, anxiety, and various learning differences. Located in Washington, CT the RN ensures that the minors’ health care needs are addressed by conducting an initial nursing assessment, administering medication, and triaging medical needs on a daily basis. 

 

 

Keywords: registered nurse, RN, nurse, BSN, triage Nurse, CPR certified, nursing, healthcare, behavioral health, mental health, children, adolescents, caseworker, residential treatment, child welfare, human services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and completion of accredited RN program, BSN preferred
• Current and valid RN license in the state of Connecticut.
• At least one year of relevant experience in the field of nursing preferred, medical training and experience will be considered.
• School nursing/case management experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and minimum 21 years of age.
• Be empathetic and have a team approach to care for our individuals and be energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.
• Able to attend ten days of in-house orientation on weekdays.
• Able to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform Safe and Positive Approaches.

Company Overview

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

 

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

 

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

 

What Devereux Offers You 

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