Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Are you looking to utilize your LPN skills in an environment outside of the hospital setting? Do you enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being an LPN has its Advantages!

As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Paid orientation.
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.
• Supportive Management and a collaborative Nursing Team
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/
• Payment for your license renewal CEUs as part of our nurse continuing education program
• Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings
• A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals.

New grads and experienced LPNs - we will provide you with the skills to provide quality care to the individuals we serve!

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Connecticut provides therapeutic care for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. This position will administer medications, complete med ordering, and provide med stock oversight for an assigned caseload of community group homes. The LPN will follow up on doctors orders and contact physicians if applicable, as well as examine individuals with medical and/or physical complaints.

In addition, this position will assist individuals in daily living activities and during mealtimes.

Salary: $25.85 - $27.65 per hour; commensurate with education and experience.

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the
first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

• State LPN License
• At least (1) year experience preferred,
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification
• Valid CT Drivers License

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.

Company Overview

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.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

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…