Per Diem RN or LPN

Devereux • Rutland, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Massachusetts is hiring a per diem RN or LPN for its Rutland, Massachusetts location. Nurses support children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders in residential group homes. The role includes admission assessments, assessing individuals, collecting and documenting current health status and medical history, administering medications, and contributing to initial treatment plans and the treatment-planning process. Nurses communicate information about individuals’ medical care and behavior to the treatment team, including the psychiatrist, and oversee an assigned caseload while collaborating with team members, external agencies, and guardians.

Evening and weekend shifts are available and include a $2.00 shift differential. The nurse must attend a paid, two-week orientation in Rutland, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The listed pay ranges are $42.62–$46.03 per hour for RNs and $32.50–$35.21 per hour for LPNs.

Devereux is a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization serving children, adults, and families. It describes its mission as unlocking and nurturing human potential and emphasizes servant leadership, inclusion, and a supportive team environment. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains procedures to reduce the risk of abuse and encourage reporting.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Must hold a current RN or LPN license from the Massachusetts State Board of Nursing.
• Must be able to attend a paid two-week orientation, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Rutland, Massachusetts.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with children and adolescents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in admission assessments and assess individuals.
• Collect and document individuals’ current health status and medical history.
• Administer medications.
• Assist with initial treatment plans and the treatment-planning process.
• Communicate information about individuals’ medical care and behavior to the treatment team, including the psychiatrist.
• Oversee an assigned caseload of individuals residing in group homes.
• Collaborate with team members, external agencies, and guardians.

Benefits

• License-renewal CEUs through the nurse continuing education program.
• Ongoing internal training in behavioral healthcare and job-related trainings and conferences.
• Performance evaluations with ongoing coaching conversations.
• Comprehensive health and welfare program for eligible full-time employees, family members, and domestic partners, with benefits available after 30 days of employment.
• Medical insurance, including telemedicine, dental insurance, prescription drug coverage, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
• Time off accrual beginning on the first day of employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance and work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree