RN - Group Homes
About The Position
Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team, focusing on children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders. The role involves providing supportive care in community-based residential settings, helping individuals develop skills for independent living. The RN will play a key role in admission assessments, client assessments, documenting health status and medical history, administering medications, and assisting with treatment plans. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with the treatment team, including psychiatrists, external agencies, and guardians. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must hold a current RN license by the Massachusetts State Board of Nursing.
- Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with children and adolescents preferred.
Responsibilities
- Play an integral role in admission assessments.
- Assess individuals and collect/document their current health status and medical history.
- Administer medications.
- Assist with initial treatment plans and the treatment planning process.
- Communicate information related to the individual's medical care and behavior with the treatment team, including the psychiatrist.
- Provide oversight of an assigned caseload of individuals residing in group homes.
- Work collaboratively with team members, external agencies, and/or guardians.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule to accommodate full or part-time status.
- License renewal CEUs as part of our nurse continuing education program.
- On-going training opportunities - internal training in the behavioral healthcare field and job-related trainings and conferences.
- Performance evaluations with ongoing coaching conversations.
- A stable, national non-profit employer with a strong support system that is forward-thinking in clinical practice and research.
- 192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year
- 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
- Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary
- Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
- Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
- Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general well-being, and more
- Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more
- Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program (tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits)
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
