Residential Registered Nurse
Nestled just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, around 30 miles north of Knoxville, Norris Academy is a residential treatment facility in Andersonville, TN, offering comprehensive, holistic services to youth with autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses.
About the role
A day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) at Norris Academy is rarely the same—hard work, exciting, impactful, and very rewarding. As an RN, you will coordinate the daily activities of the medical department, ensure adherence to healthcare guidelines, and implement safety standards for our youth. This is a 100% onsite position.
Responsibilities
- Manage student healthcare according to their needs
- Assist medical, psychiatric, and dental providers on-site and/or via telehealth
- Maintain resident medical files
- Enforce facility rules, policies, and routines
Requirements
- At least 21 years of age
- Associate’s degree in nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- Current RN license in the state of Tennessee
- Ability to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical
- At least 1 year of experience working with autistic youth
- Passion for working with and helping children
Pay
Day shift: starting at $39 per hour
Night shift: starting at $41 per hour
$3,000 sign-on bonus
Benefits
- Free meals on shift
- Opportunities for career growth nationwide
- Earn PTO from day one of employment
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Schedule
12-hour shifts, days and nights available.