School Health Nurse | LVN | Full Time

School Nurse 1:1 (RN or LPN)
Are you an RN or LPN who enjoys utilizing your nursing skills to impact children and adolescents? Are you interested in working with a multi-disciplinary team in a School setting? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services team at our CARES School! We are seeking a School Nurse 1:1 (RN or LPN) for our CARES School, located in Downingtown, PA.
Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an Approved Private School program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student.
Being a School Nurse 1:1 (RN or LPN) at Devereux has its Advantages. You will work with other dedicated professionals in the school who share your passion for helping individuals in need. Every day as a School Nurse 1:1 (RN or LPN) you will:
Document all medication administrations and all related activities
Be responsible for the direct care and wellbeing of a single assigned student
Monitor the student for seizures and provide care as needed
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Follows school calendar for days off + 2 additional "flex days off"
RN Compensation= $40.00-$45.60/hr. RN + School Nurse Certification= $42.00 - $47.60 /hr.
LPN Compensation= $32.00 - $36.48 /hr.
Paid CEUs as part of our nurse continuing education program.
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!
Devereux's Approved Private Schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS) center 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.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Pennsylvania also accepted.
Previous clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare setting and/or school setting strongly preferred.
Proficient use of computers and office equipment.
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.
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. 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.
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. 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.