Registered Nurse

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Viera (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO up to 24 days/yr

Sick time up to 64 hours

Low-cost benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition program

Student loan repayment

Payactiv

EAP & Discounts

Job summary

Devereux Florida is hiring a Registered Nurse to care for youth with emotional and behavioral needs in a residential setting in Viera, FL. Responsibilities include medication administration, medical checkups, and maintaining medical records while coordinating with families and doctors.

We offer shift differentials, full-time schedules, and comprehensive benefits including 401(k) and tuition programs to support ongoing education and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; ADN or diploma required.
• Board certification: Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida required; RN Florida preferred.
• 2 years of nursing experience or related psychiatric/group home experience preferred.
• Must be able to complete orientation and pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide medications and monitor routine medical checkups for clients.
• Keep medical files updated and communicate with families and medical staff.
• Support a therapeutic environment and ensure client safety and well‑being.
• Participate in a two‑week orientation process and maintain proficiency.

Skills

RN

Nursing skills

Patient care

Education

Associate’s Degree or Diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Are you an RN looking for an opportunity to use your skills to work with behavioral adolescents?

Would you like to work for an employer who pays for your CEU's and has awesome benefits?

If so, consider joining Devereux as a Registered Nurse!

Devereux Florida provides services to children and adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral health needs who live on-site while in treatment. Located in Viera, FL, this position is responsible for ensuring client care by providing medications, ensuring regular medical checkups, and keeping medical file updated, providing an open line of communication with clients’ family and medical staff (doctors, therapists, other nurses), and supporting a therapeutic environment, while ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve.

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

Full-Time; we offer flexible schedules.

• 12 hour shifts (3pm-3am) or 8 hour shifts (3pm-11pm)
• Must be available for 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

#sponsored

Qualifications

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 atwo-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 andbasic 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.

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