Registered Nurse

Description

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

Why This Role Is Different

• 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.

What Devereux Looks for in YOU

• 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.

What Makes This Role Attractive

• 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.

What Devereux offers YOU

• Time off benefits starting on day one!
• Hybrid schedulefor 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 

Why Nurses Choose US

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!

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Qualifications

What YOU will Bring:

• 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 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.

Company Overview

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