Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) Where Clinical Care Meets Work-Life Balance

If you became a nurse to truly know your patients, advocate for them, and see long-term impact this is that role. This isn't a fast-paced hospital floor with rotating patients. This is relationship-based care where you support individuals in living meaningful, independent lives in a group home setting. You will use your clinical expertise, but also your heart.

Responsible for completing annual Nursing Assessments for each residential individual. Conduct quarterly choking assessments for each individual in day only and residential programs identified as high risk. Review all dietary changes for day only and residential programs. Conduct specialized training for new hire orientations and on-going as needed. Review medications charts, labs and medication counts to ensure accuracy within the group home. Assisting group homes with primary care physician or other doctors as needed. Review charts to ensure all required documentation has been received.

Consistent Schedule No hospital-style rotating shifts. Lower Patient Ratios Focus on quality vs. volume. Meaningful Relationships Work with the same individuals long-term. Autonomy Lead and guide care decisions. Work-Life Balance Predictable hours, less burnout. Mission-Driven Work Make a direct impact on the daily lives of adults with developmental disabilities and on the autism spectrum who rely on consistent, compassionate care.

Time off benefits starting on day one! Hybrid schedule for work/life balance. Mileage reimbursement. Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment at My Devereux Benefits. Tuition and student loan assistance. Growth and training development. Working environment that is collaborative with multidisciplinary team. Opportunity to engage with an organization that embraces Servant Leadership principles, allowing staff to be their authentic selves at work.

The Registered Nurse reports directly to the Director of Nursing. The RN will provide nursing support in a hybrid capacity, both field, office and remote as needed covering programs in Gloucester, Camden, Cumberland and Atlantic County. Salary: $77,445-80,000. Because here at Devereux, you are changing the world one person, one family, one community at a time. 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 for undergraduate, graduate and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

Active RN license in New Jersey. One year of nursing experience preferred, but New Grads will also be considered. Previous professional experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred. Passion for working with adults with developmental disabilities or willingness to learn. Strong assessment and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Compassion, patience, and advocacy mindset.

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. 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. 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.

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.