Elevate Your Nursing Career Where You Are Needed Most

Are you an RN looking for a deeply rewarding career path working with behavioral adolescents? 

Step into a role where your clinical expertise creates a true turning point. Join Devereux Florida as a Registered Nurse and make a lasting impact on young lives every single day!

Devereux Florida provides specialized, on-site residential treatment for children and adolescents experiencing significant emotional and behavioral health challenges. As an RN, you serve as a clinical leader and a pillar of safety for our residents. You will oversee medical care by managing medications, coordinating regular health checkups, and keeping medical records meticulous. Acting as a vital bridge of communication between clients, families, physicians, therapists, and fellow nurses, you will champion a safe, therapeutic environment where our youth can heal and grow.

Position Details:

Salary:  Starts at $32.00 - $37.30 / hr (rate is based on education and relevant experience)

*Shift differentials:

1st shift: Saturday-Sunday- $3.00/hr

2nd shift: Monday-Friday $3.00/hr; Saturday-Sunday $7.50/hr

3rd shift: Monday-Thursday $3.50/hr; Friday-Sunday $7.50/hr

Schedule Flexibility:

• Full-time positions available with flexible scheduling; Choice of 12-hour shifts (3:00 PM – 3:00 AM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) or 8-hour shifts (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM).

• Requirement: Must be available for at least 1 weekend shift per week.

Benefits and Rewards

• Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
• Up to 64 hours of sick time
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan
• ASCEND Tuition Program
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Payactiv: Access your earned wages early
• Employee Assistance Program & Discounts

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Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing:
  • Associate’s Degree or Diploma required
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (strongly preferred)
• Board certification:
  • Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida required
  • Registered Nurse in the State of Florida Preferred

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to complete a two-week (Monday - Friday) new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Orientations are offered in Orlando, FL and Titusville, FL.
• 2 Years of nursing experience or previous experience working in another position with the DJJ, IDD, or Psychiatric population in a group home or residential facility preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Valid Florida driver's license
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test, Physical, TB Test.  
• Must be proficient in nursing assessment skills and basic software programs.
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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.

For more information, please reach out us at flrecruitment@devereux.org. 

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. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

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 www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE