Registered Nurse

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth!

 Rite of Passage Team is hiring Registered Nurses at Norris Academy in Andersonville, TN✨

Are you ready to make an IMPACT from day one? Nestled just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, around 30 miles North of Knoxville, in a small, quaint, beautiful town, called Andersonville, sits Norris Academy, a residential treatment facility that offers comprehensive, holistic services to youth with autism spectrum disorders, and/or other neurodevelopmental diagnosis.

Compensation: Day Shift starting at $39 per hour. Night Shift starting at $41 per hour.

Perks & Benefits: There are SO many benefits that come with working at ROP!

• Free meals on shift


• Opportunities for career growth, nationwide


• Earn PTO from day one of employment

Be sure to check out all the benefits ROP has to offer here:  ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What you will do: 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 at Norris, you will be primarily responsible for coordinating the daily activities of the medical department, ensuring adherence to the healthcare guidelines, and implementing safety standards for our youth. This is a 100% onsite position. Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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

To be considered you should:

• Be at least 21 years of age


• Have a High School diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s degree preferred


• Have a current RN license in the state of TN


• Be able to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical


• Have at least 1 year of experience working with autistic youth


• Have a passion to work with and help children

Schedule/hours/shifts:  12-hour shifts, days and nights available. 

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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