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Registered Nurse

Norris Academy · Andersonville, TN, US

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Job details

Work mode
On-site
Level
Entry level
Experience
1+ year
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Nov 10, 2026
Last confirmed open
Nov 11, 2026
Job function
Healthcare
Job description

About this role

✨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.

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 sign-on bonus

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 (https://riteofpassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ROP-benefits-perks-2024-v2.pdf)

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 an associate's degree required, 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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Education

Required* Technical/other training or better in Nursing

Preferred* Associates or better in Nursing or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required* Registered Nurse

Behaviors

Preferred* Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred* Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Interested in this role?Continue on Norris Academy's careers page.
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