Per Diem RN or LPN

Job Title

Nurse

Do you enjoy working with children in need and making a difference in their lives? Are you looking for a fulfilling part-time job? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux team!

The pay range for LPNs is $31.00-$33.60 per hour depending on experience and education. The pay range for RNs is $41.00-$44.80 per hour depending on experience and education. Flexible shifts available: evenings and weekends. This position is located in Rutland, MA.

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Through our residential and placement services in the community, we help individuals learn the skills needed for independent living and making meaningful life choices. We provide supportive settings in comfortable home environments and ensure that individuals have access to services that are appropriate to their developmental level, and cognitive, emotional, and social abilities.

As a nurse at Devereux, you will use your expertise in the field to make a positive impact on our clients and families by playing an integral role in admission assessments; assessing individuals; collecting and documenting individual's current health status and medical history; administering medications; and assisting with initial treatment plans and treatment planning process. Strong communication skills are required as communicating information related to the individual's medical care and behavior with the treatment team including the psychiatrist is key.

You will be responsible for oversight of assigned case load of individuals residing in our group homes, and work collaboratively with team members, external agencies, and/or guardians.

Being a Nurse at Devereux has its advantages! You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer you the privilege of being able to work closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community, help build their strengths, and truly make a contribution to improving their lives, as well as:

• 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.

• 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 or LPN license by the Massachusetts State Board of Nursing.
• Previous experience with children and adolescents preferred.
• Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.

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.

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…