Job Description
Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents? If so, you could be part of a team creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for those individuals that we serve! Don't wait, apply TODAY!
Being a Nurse RN - Lead for our Residential Treatment Center (RTC) has its Advantages!
You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping children and adolescents in need. We offer:
Devereux will pay for your license renewal CEUs as part of our nurse continuing education program
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams
- A role where you can be innovative and contribute to programs across the facility
- The ability to have influence in our kids treatment plans
- A fun, fast-paced and supportive environment
- A unique setting & flexibility to work 2-12 hour shifts, 2-8 hour shifts per week, rotating weekends in 24x7 environment
- Paid time off and sick time
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! http://benefits.devereux.org
JOB SUMMARY
As a Nurse RN -Lead, you will provide direct daily medical management of adolescent population in accordance with established nursing standards of practice under the supervision of the Nursing supervisor as well as provide review and follow-up to medical providers as to the effectiveness and/or possible side effects noted of each medication administered. Provide supervision to Licensed Practical nurse staff as well as certified nurse assistant regarding safety issues / crisis intervention of client population, as well as infection control protocols, and general overall medical management. Maintains effective communication with all departments involved with direct client care and provides education/training of direct care personnel involved clients.
Serves as back-up to Nursing Manager/Supervisor in their absence to identify coverage for vacant shifts/to cover shifts. Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule. Supports Nursing Manager/Supervisor by ensuring policies and procedures and licensing standards are enforced.
Located on a beautiful 10-acre campus in the heart of Scottsdale, Devereux Arizonas 24-hour RTC and Therapeutic School, has the capacity to serve 48 children. The RTC is a safe and supportive environment that provides youth, from the ages of five to 17, who are experiencing emotional, behavioral or substance abuse challenges. We also provide an on-site accredited K-12 therapeutic school, which offers an academic curriculum while students receive intensive behavioral and emotional support.
What is Devereux doing to support and protect the health and safety of our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic?
At Devereux, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our clients, staff and families. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of COVID-19 prevention. In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization, just a few of these precautions have included:
- Establishing enhanced cleaning and disinfection across all campuses and sites
- Implementing social distancing protocols across all programs
- Using PPE, including masks, gloves and gowns as indicated by the CDC
- Ensuring daily temperature and symptom screenings for all staff and clients
Throughout the pandemic, Devereux has also supported the physical and financial health of our dedicated team members - our very own Healthcare Heroes. A variety of options have been implemented over time to support our staff, including the provision of:
- Ongoing dedication bonuses, as well as sign-on bonuses, for direct support professionals (DSP) and other staff members
- Flexible schedules, remote working where possible, and redeployment between programs and services
- Hazard pay for those supporting quarantined individuals and shelter away services to frontline staff, when needed, to mitigate spread to families
- Advancing paid time off and sick time; eliminating telemedicine costs over a period of time
As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we will continue to adapt our response (and protocols) in real-time to meet any challenges and to ensure the safety of our staff and those we are so privileged to serve and support. #devereuxstrong
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- Current valid RN license to practice in Arizona with no restrictions required
- Associate's Degree from an accredited school of nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred
One (1) year nursing experience required, in addition to one (1) year supervisory experience preferred
Previous behavioral health experience with children/adolescents or pediatric nursing preferred
- Ability to handle confidential information. Ability to interact with children of all ages in a supportive professional manner.
- Ability to attend New Hire Orientation Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidates understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children
About Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Informed by the latest advancements in science and medicine, we combine evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement to help change lives. We were founded in 1912 by special education pioneer, Helena Devereux. Today, Devereux is a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare.
Our Mission: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
We employ more than 7,500 staff and operate 15 centers in 13 states. We offer a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children, adults and their families every year.
Our Culture, Our Expectations
At Devereux, we strive to incorporate Servant Leadership into our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. This is integrated into the delivery of quality programming for the individuals we serve, their families, and other stakeholders, as well as the development and empowerment of our employees. We offer challenging and exciting work, and our supportive team environment creates an empowering and positive atmosphere. To be successful in our work environment, you will put the needs of others first, and will feel called to serve, and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will support our commitment to cultural diversity and equity across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
Competitive Salary and Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Generous time-off, 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
Visit benefits.devereux.org to see why we are a great place to work!
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE