Nurse Manager (RN)

The Glenholme School

Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?

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

For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Nurse Manager position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

Pay

• Base pay now starting at $88,000 / year
• Experience credit applied in addition to base pay capping out at $100,320
• $1,560 annual increase for Master degree
  
  

Schedule

• Sunday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• On-Call: Rotations as needed
  
  

Benefits & Rewards

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career accelerator program (ASCEND). This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more here
  
  

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Oversee nursing department including other RNs, LPNs and CNAs (includes training, supervision, support).
• Provide staff trainings according to Department of Children and Families guidelines.
• Examine students with medical and/or physical complaints. Administer first aid and medical treatments, as needed. Refer students with illness/injury to physician for further treatment.
• Maintain compliance with Department of Children and Families licensing, prepare and participate in site visits and licensing review.
• Assist with physical examinations, as needed.
• Implement physician’s prescriptions for medication and treatments.
• Administer medication to students, control counts, MAR completion and oversight, packing medications for student travel.
• Communicate medication changes, treatments, and do observations to appropriate staff.
• Communicate medical information on all students to outside medical professionals, parents and agencies, as required.
• Oversee coordination of student’s medical appointments with outside medical professionals.
• Coordinate scheduling of student appointments with consulting physicians (Pediatrician and Psychiatrist).
• Maintain medical records of students including medical history, drug reactions, allergies, prescribed medications, immunizations.
• Maintain the electronic medical records to meet Devereux compliance.
• Develop Medical Treatment Plan for each student, and attend PPT’s as requested.
• On-call rotations as needed and scheduled.
• Other duties as needed.
  
  

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Qualifications

• Registered Nurse License in the State of Connecticut.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Previous experience working with children or adolescents in behavioral health residential, inpatient setting, and/or psychiatric healthcare setting.
  
  

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