Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Overview

Are you an LPN looking for an opportunity to use your skills to work with behavioral adolescents? Would you like to work for an employer who pays for your CEUs and offers strong benefits? If so, consider joining Devereux as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

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 files 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.

• Salary:
  Starts at $23.00 - $26.22/hr (rate increases based on education and relevant experience)
• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time; we offer flexible schedules
  • 8 hour shifts (7am – 3pm); 5 days a week
  • 12 hour shifts (7am – 7pm); 3 days a week
  • Must be available for 1 weekend shift per week

• Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
• Up to 64 hours of sick time
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan
• ASCEND Tuition Program
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Payactiv:
  Access your earned wages early
• Employee Assistance Program & Discounts

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing:
• Associate’s Degree or Diploma required
• Board certification:
  Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida

• Must be able to complete a two-week (Monday - Friday) new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Orientation is held in Titusville, FL.
• 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
• Valid Florida driver's license
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include:
  Drug Test, Physical, and 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
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Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to reduce the risk of abuse. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with authorities to the fullest extent possible.

For more information, please reach out to us at fl recruitment.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services in behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a 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 is to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees, Devereux serves individuals in autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees. Eligible employees can start benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits include:

• Medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, preventive 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

Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to see why Devereux is a great place to work. Devereux is a drug-free workplace; drug screening required. EOE