Description

　　Do you want to feel appreciated in your role helping children and adolescents? We have a PRN opportunity for nurses who feel driven to help children with special needs and want the flexibility to work as their schedule allows.

　　Being a Devereux Nurse has its Advantages

　　As a nurse at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

　　We're seeking a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Programs (PRTF) for adolescent females and males with a Behavioral Health and/or IDD/Autism diagnoses at our West Chester, PA location. Our programs provide clinical treatment, educational instruction and behavioral intervention services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders.

　　You will be offered:

　　RN PRN Pay: $40 / hour

　　$1,000 Sign On Bonus ( Sign on bonus for external applicants only)

　　PRN Work Requirement: 4 shifts/month + 1 Summer and 1 Winter Holiday

　　The opportunity to see your work have a positive impact on the children over time

　　Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aid, and cultural competencies

　　A healthy team focused environment that embraces the concepts of servant leadership-putting others first

　　ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program

　　Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), residential treatment (RTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives. A primary focus throughout the program is the philosophy of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS), a program-wide system of care that promotes and rewards positive behaviors, and prevents negative behaviors, to create safe, supportive living environments. Each year, more than 1,000 children and adolescents receive specialized care, in the environment best suited to the unique challenges they face, all with the goal of providing each child with the academic, social, emotional and life skills needed to flourish in their home community.

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　　Qualifications

　　EDUCATION: Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing with a B.S.N., Diploma or A.D. Currently licensed topractice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

　　EXPERIENCE: One year of post-education nursing experience preferred. Candidates should have experience with individuals withcognitive and/or behavioral challenges or medically complex conditions. Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft OfficeApplications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal and external softwareapplications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires abilityto work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines. Valid driver's licensemust be maintained.

　　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.

　　Posted Date 5 days ago (1/22/2024 3:34 PM)

　　Requisition ID 2024-35082

　　Category Medical

　　Position Type On-Call

　　Remote No

　　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.