Nurse
- RN license
- Driver's license
Open in 2 locations
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Georgia
2 open- $28/hr
Kennesaw, GA (opens on this page)
Added 4d ago
- $28/hr
Hampton, GA (opens on this page)
Added 1w ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $28 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in Georgia post a median of $47.44 an hour, the middle half $42–$50.75, across 269 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in Georgia earn a median of $44.98 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Description
Seeking nurses to work Full-Time in-patient Residential services for children and young adults in Kennesaw, GA.
Starting Pay for LPNs: $28/hr up to $31.92 & RN's $35/RN up to $39.90. Additional $$ with years of experience in nursing!
Devereux Georgia provides intensive residential treatment in a secure setting for youth, ages 10 to 21, who are facing significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Our beautiful campus located in a serene, wooded setting offers a swimming pool, volleyball court, tennis court, playing field, lake and playground, which allow our youth the opportunity to enjoy plenty of outdoor activities.
Location: on-site in Kennesaw, GA
Schedule
- RN needed for Overnights: 10:30p-7am (Every other weekend & holiday rotation)
- LPN or RN needed for Evenings: 2:30pm - 11pm OR 11a-11p, and Every other weekend & holiday rotation
As a Licensed Practical Nurse or RN 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! https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/
- 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 Nurses- we will prov ide you with the skills to provide quality care to the individuals we serve!
As a nurse, you will provide direct care nursing and will also be responsible for administering medications, providing medical treatments, completing admissions, and actively engage with the youth served and their families/guardians.
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!
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Qualifications
- LPN or RN licensure required
- At least (1) year experience preferred, New Grads welcome to apply!
- Valid GA Drivers License
Other qualifications
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
- Valid Driver's License and Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.
- Available to work every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday) and holiday rotation.
- Must be able to complete a two-week, paid new hire orientation class located in Kennesaw, GA; hours are approximately 8:30am to 5:30pm daily.
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
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
From Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health's job posting for Kennesaw, GA, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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