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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Scottsdale, AZ, is seeking a Nurse Supervisor to lead nursing operations in a high-acuity residential treatment setting for youth. The role requires an RN license in Arizona, an associate degree (bachelor's preferred), and 2 years of related experience with at least 1 year in supervision.
You will coach nursing staff, ensure trauma-informed, compliant care, coordinate staffing, and support quality improvement and regulatory readiness within a collaborative,
Devereux Arizona’s Residential Treatment Center (RTC) provides intensive, 24-hour support for youth aged 7 to 17, who are experiencing serious emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. In a structured, therapeutic environment, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate, trauma-informed care to help youth heal, grow and build a brighter future. The RTC features dormitories, an accredited K-12 school, food services, 24/7 on-site nursing, and specialized therapy and clinical services.
As a Nurse Supervisor, you will provide nursing leadership within a highly acute behavioral health residential treatment setting. Job duties include:
Overseeing day-to-day nursing operations, staffing coordination, nursing practice oversight, regulatory readiness, medication management processes, and clinical support services for the inpatient residential treatment program
Providing direct supervision, coaching, mentorship, and operational support to nursing staff and collaborating closely with interdisciplinary leadership to ensure safe, effective, trauma-informed, and compliant behavioral health treatment services
Supporting nursing quality improvement activities, infection prevention efforts, staff development, adherence to organizational policies, nursing standards of practice, and regulatory requirements
Working in partnership with the Statewide Nurse Manager to support nursing operations, quality initiatives, accreditation readiness, workforce development, and implementation of statewide nursing standards and practices
Participating in nursing operational coverage and providing clinical and administrative support as needed to ensure continuity of care and safe staffing operations
Salary: $95,000 - $104,500
Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm with additional coverage as needed (staff call outs) *Schedules are subject to change
Location:6436 E Sweetwater Ave., Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
Associate's Degree from an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred
Current valid RN license to practice in Arizona with no restrictions required
Two (2) years of full-time related experience
One (1) year related supervisory experience; one (1) year direct employee supervisory experience preferred
Experienced in child/adolescent psychiatric facility preferred
Experienced interacting with children of all ages in a supportive, professional manner and ensuring confidentiality
Ability to attend full time new hire orientation (paid)
Drug test within 24hrs of offer w/ negative results
Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment
Valid Arizona Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check
Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions). Arizona Revised Statutes Notice: If a person's employment record contains a six-month or longer time frame during which the person was not employed by any employer, a completed application with a new set of fingerprints shall be submitted to the department of public safety. For more information, visit HERE.
Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year)
ASCEND, career accelerator program and tuition assistance. Learn more HERE.
Retirement,eM Life for Mental Health and Work/Life Programs, Service Anniversary Awards
Free access to Payactiv , a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance): 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! http://benefits.devereux.org
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. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;
Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.orgto see why Devereux is a great place to work!
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.