RN or LPN - Residential

Devereux•Rutland, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team in Rutland, MA. This role involves making a difference in the lives of children in need within a residential setting. The nurse will play an integral role in admission assessments, assessing individuals, collecting and 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. The position offers a supportive environment with dedicated professionals and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
A valid driver's license is required.
Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Must be a current Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts.
Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization.
Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

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.
Be responsible for 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 (for full-time).
403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match (for full-time).
Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary (for full-time).
Blue Cross Health Insurance plans (for full-time).
Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options (for full-time).
Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general well-being, and more (for full-time).
Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more (for full-time).
Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program, which includes 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).
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.