Residential Nurse - Kennesaw Day and Midday Shifts Fulltime

LPN Or RN Position Available

Seeking an LPN or RN to work at our residential adolescent and young adult program in Kennesaw, GA. FT combo role: 2 dayshifts 6:30a-3p and 3 10:30a-7p. Starting pay is $28/hr, LPN & $35/RN + additional $$ with years of experience in nursing! Shift differential: additional $3/hr on nights/weekends.

As an RN/LPN, you will provide direct care nursing and will also be responsible for administering medications, providing medical treatments, completing admissions, and actively engage with the youth served and their families/guardians. Devereux Georgia provides intensive residential treatment in a secure setting for youth, ages 10 to 21, who are facing significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Our beautiful campus located in a serene, wooded setting offers a swimming pool, volleyball court, tennis court, playing field, lake and playground, which allow our youth the opportunity to enjoy plenty of outdoor activities.

Interested in advancing your career? 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 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment!

Qualifications

Education and experience: Completion of accredited LPN OR RN program and current Georgia Nursing License required. Six months to one (1) year of nursing experience is highly preferred. Experience in psychiatric nursing with children or adolescents is a plus.

Other qualifications: Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. Valid driver's license and satisfactory drug screen and background check results. Weekend availability and holidays required. Must be able to complete a two-week, paid new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 8:30am to 5:30pm daily.

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.

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 stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux offers you: 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 (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 to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE