Registered Nurse (Evenings - 3pm-11pm)

Devereux•Viera, FL

1d•$32 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Florida provides services to children and adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral health needs who live on-site while in treatment. Located in Viera, FL, this position is responsible for ensuring client care by providing medications, ensuring regular medical checkups, and keeping medical file updated, providing an open line of communication with clients’ family and medical staff (doctors, therapists, other nurses), and supporting a therapeutic environment, while ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing: Associate’s Degree or Diploma required
Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida required
Must be able to complete a two-week (Monday - Friday) new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Orientations are offered in Orlando, FL and Titusville, FL.
Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
Valid Florida driver's license
Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test, Physical, TB Test.
Must be proficient in nursing assessment skills and basic software programs.
Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (strongly preferred)
Registered Nurse in the State of Florida Preferred
2 Years of nursing experience or previous experience working in another position with the DJJ, IDD, or Psychiatric population in a group home or residential facility preferred

Responsibilities

Ensuring client care by providing medications
Ensuring regular medical checkups
Keeping medical file updated
Providing an open line of communication with clients’ family and medical staff (doctors, therapists, other nurses)
Supporting a therapeutic environment
Ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve