From 4 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 22, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into Easter Seals in Franklin, Tennessee. The work that shows up around this name is developmental-disability and direct-support care — community settings, consumer visits — not a med-surg assignment.
Employer research, Aug 22, 2026
You would be doing disability and direct-support work in community settings, not a hospital unit.
For experienced nursesYour $23 an hour is not taxed by Tennessee, and Franklin runs about 4% below the national price level.
If you are moving hereSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-22The one local posting on file pays $23 an hour, with no range above or below that figure.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-22
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: all 4 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- New grads: 3 of 4 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Winter Park
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Affiliate materials describe flexible or varying hours, schedules that fit a busy life, and an RN naming scheduling as a plus.
Easter Seals · employer research
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Benefits
A Canada review mentioned benefits and hybrid work. No Franklin benefits list is on file.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$16.65/hr
ICMC Direct Service Provider at Easter Seals South Florida, Miami FL (not Franklin TN; not LPN)
As of 2026-07-25
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- Hourly pay
$17.15/hr
Teacher Assistant at Easter Seals South Florida, Miami FL (not Franklin TN; not LPN)
As of 2026-07-25
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- Shift pay
Third-shift differential on top of base rate for a direct support professional at Easterseals Rehab Ctr
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus mentioned for a direct support professional at Easterseals Rehab Ctr
As of 2026
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The units
Developmental disabilities / direct support
An Easter Seals Goodwill ND DSP posting describes serving people with disabilities in a flexible community setting.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobsparx.comNursing
Easter Seals South Florida reviews list Nursing Assistant among titles and Nursing as a department.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.comCommunity / consumer visits
An RN review on an Easter Seals Canada page cited consumer visits limited during the pandemic.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.sg
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Pay below expectations
- Reviewers at several affiliates flag compensation as weak and call for fairer pay.
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- Mission and appreciation
- South Florida staff highlight personal appreciation, chances to learn, and a clear sense of purpose.
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As of 2026-07-25Source: indeed.com- Workplace toxicity and management
- A Miami lead teacher described a toxic setting where management allowed mistreatment of new qualified staff; NH management scores are low.
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More review themes
- Coworkers and benefits
- A Canada employee praised benefits, hybrid work, and coworkers; an RN cited supportive management.
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As of 2024-05-23Source: glassdoor.sg- Burnout risk
- One employee said covering multiple jobs can cause burnout without firm boundaries.
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As of 2024-05-23Source: glassdoor.sg- Overall ratings mixed
- South Florida rates about 3.7/5; New Hampshire about 3.1/5 with under half recommending the employer.
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- Work-life balance
- South Florida work-life scores about 3.5/5; New Hampshire about 2.9/5.
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The hard parts
Reviewers at several Easter Seals affiliates say pay is weaker than they expected.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does Easter Seals hire new grads?
3 of 4 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts and 1 is a night shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Easter Seals, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Easter Seals
- LPN
- Day shift
- Per diem
- LPN
- Day shift
- Per diem
- LPN
- 30 hours a week, full-time
Sources
- facebook.com/EastersealsRehabCtr/posts/looking-for-a-fulfilling-job-with-hours-that-suit-your-busy-life-join-the-easter/10158560913680395
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Easterseals-New-Hampshire-Reviews-E4397335.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Easter-Seals-Canada-E3259465-RVW87566894.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Easter-Seals-South-Florida,-Inc/reviews
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-07-25
- jobsparx.com/Job/B4128770/Easter-Seals-Goodwill-Nd-Inc-Direct-Support-Professional-I-Lidgerwood-ND
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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