Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Washington, CT

  • Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
  • Washington, CT

Job Description

Description

Are you looking to utilize your LPN skills in an environment outside of the hospital setting? Do you enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being an LPN has its Advantages!

As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

  • Paid orientation.
  • Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.
  • Supportive Management and a collaborative Nursing Team
  • Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
  • Payment for your license renewal CEUs as part of our nurse continuing education program
  • Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings
  • A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals.

New grads and experienced LPNs - we will provide you with the skills to provide quality care to the individuals we serve!

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Connecticut provides therapeutic care for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. This position will administer medications, complete med ordering, and provide med stock oversight for an assigned caseload of community group homes. The LPN will follow up on doctors orders and contact physicians if applicable, as well as examine individuals with medical and/or physical complaints. In addition, this position will assist individuals in daily living activities and during mealtimes.

Salary: $25.85 - $27.65 per hour; commensurate with education and experience.

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! 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 tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

Qualifications
  • State LPN License
  • At least (1) year experience preferred,
  • Valid CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Valid CT Drivers License

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.

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

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time

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