Registered Nurse: PRN (Children's Residential

Position: Registered Nurse: PRN (Children's Residential)
** Description*
* _Do you want to feel appreciated in your role helping children and adolescents? We have a PRN opportunity for nurses who feel driven to help children with special needs and want the flexibility to work as their schedule allows._

** Being a Devereux Nurse has its Advantages*
* As a nurse at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

We're seeking a
** PRN Registered Nurse (RN)
** to work in our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Programs (PRTF) for adolescent females and males with a Behavioral Health and/or IDD/Autism diagnoses at our West Chester, PA location. Our programs provide clinical treatment, educational instruction and behavioral intervention services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders.

You will be offered:

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** _RN PRN Pay: $44 / hour_*
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** PRN Work Requirement: 4 shifts/month + 1 Summer and 1 Winter Holiday*
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** 2 shifts MUST be on the Weekend [7am Friday- 7am Monday]*
* + The opportunity to see your work have a positive impact on the children over time

+ Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aid, and cultural competencies

+ A healthy team focused environment that embraces the concepts of servant leadership-putting others first

+ ASCEND
- Career Accelerator Program 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 and student loan repayment!

** Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS)
** serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

A primary focus throughout the program is the philosophy of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS), a program-wide system of care that promotes and rewards positive behaviors, and prevents negative behaviors, to create safe, supportive living environments. Each year, more than 1,000 children and adolescents receive specialized care, in the environment best suited to the unique challenges they face, all with the goal of providing each child with the academic, social, emotional and life skills needed to flourish in their home community.

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** Qualifications*
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* EDUCATION:

** Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing with a B.S.N., Diploma or A.D. Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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* EXPERIENCE:

** One year of post-education nursing experience preferred. Candidates should have experience with individuals withcognitive and/or behavioral challenges or medically complex conditions. Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires abilityto work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines.

Valid driver's license must be maintained.

_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*
* ** 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,…