Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Posted Date 2 days ago (10/16/2026 4:16 PM) Requisition ID 2026-53368 Category Medical Position Type Full-Time Location : City Somerset Location : State/Province NJ Location : Country US Description Are you looking to utilize your nursing degree in the behavioral health field? Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities? If so, consider joining our Devereux New Jersey Nursing team! Being a Registered Nurse has its Advantages! In addition to working with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. What Devereux offers YOU: Time off benefits starting on day one! Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment at My Devereux Benefits . Tuition and student loan assistance. Growth and training development. Working environment that is collaborative with multidisciplinary team. Opportunity to engage with an organization that embraces Servant Leadership principles, allowing staff to be their authentic selves at work. The Registered Nurse reports directly to the Director of Nursing. The RN will provide nursing support in a h ybrid capacity, both field, office and remote as needed covering programs in Somerset, Ocean and Monmouth County. Salary: $77,000-$80,000 (based on education and relevant experience) What Devereux Looks for in YOU: Responsible for completing annual Nursing Assessments for each residential individual. Conduct quarterly choking assessments for each individual in day only and residential programs identified as high risk. Review all dietary changes for day only and residential programs. Conduct specialized training for new hire orientations, boot camp classes and on-going as needed. Review medications charts, labs and medication counts to ensure accuracy within the group home. Assisting group homes with primary care physician or other doctors as needed. Review charts to ensure all required documentation has been received. #Sponsored #sponsored Qualifications The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Must be licensed to practice as an RN in the state of New Jersey. One year of nursing experience preferred, but New Grads will also be considered. Previous professional experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred. Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor. Have a strong passion for working with and helping adults with special needs. Comfortable traveling to different group homes. 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! 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