Position: Registered Nurse (RN)

Rate Range: $38.84/hr up to $41.22/hr based upon education and related experience

Hiring for multiple full-time shifts: 7 AM–3 PM, 2 PM–10 PM, and weekends

Location: Homestead area of Pittsburgh, PA

Devereux/TCV Community Services is looking to hire multiple RNs to start in August and September within our brand-new STAIRS program set to open early this fall in Homestead, PA—join us in shaping innovative, community-based care!

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the STAIRS program plays a vital role in providing compassionate, high-quality medical care to youth ages 6–21 with autism and developmental disabilities in an intensive residential treatment setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the RN supports individuals with complex behavioral and medical needs who have not responded to treatment in less restrictive environments.

The RN is responsible for monitoring and managing residents’ health, administering medications, coordinating care with physicians and psychiatric providers, and supporting staff in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. This role includes assessing health concerns, providing first aid or medical interventions as needed, and educating both residents and staff on health and wellness topics.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of youth with specialized needs.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders
• Monitor residents’ health status and respond to medical needs or emergencies
• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary team members
• Provide health education to residents and staff
• Document medical care, health updates, and interventions accurately
• Support a safe, therapeutic environment for youth with complex behavioral and medical needs
• Assist with crisis response as needed in coordination with clinical and direct care staff
• Maintain compliance with all licensing, regulatory, and organizational standards

Being a Registered Nurse at Devereux/TCV has its advantages!

• Transform Lives: Help youth with autism and complex behavioral needs make meaningful progress.
• Team-Based Care: Work alongside a skilled, multidisciplinary team.
• Family Involvement: Empower families through training and active participation.
• Growth Opportunity: Gain valuable experience in intensive behavioral treatment.
• Educational Collaboration: Support skill-building across home, school, and community.

Keywords: RN autism care, Behavioral health nurse, RN developmental disabilities, Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) nurse, Psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) RN, Mental health nursing jobs

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania
• Experience working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or behavioral health needs preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and documentation skills
• Ability to respond to medical and behavioral crises calmly and effectively
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• State PA criminal, FBI, and PA child abuse clearances required.
• Valid PA driver’s license with three (3) year driving record required.

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.

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