Director of Nursing

Merakey; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Care.com backup care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Educational partnerships

Staff discounts

Free online courses

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead clinical operations across Intermediate Care and Adult Residential facilities supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Redding and Chico, CA.

The Director will guide clinical strategy, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality, person-centered care across multiple sites, while maintaining regulatory compliance and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• RN Director will lead the RN and LVN staff statewide for CA IDD Services and perform professional nursing duties including assessment, treatment and follow through resolution of all health issues.
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, care plan development, and admission/discharge activities.
• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary programs and teach nursing curriculum to staff.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• 2 years' experience in community health, long-term care, or working with developmentally disabled populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff across multiple programs
• Ensure regulatory compliance with state licensing and healthcare standards.
• Partner with program leadership on quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the clinical subject matter expert within the IDD leadership team.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Patient assessment

Care planning

Staff mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Organizational skills

Experience with IDD populations

Education

BSN or higher in Nursing

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead clinical operations across Intermediate Care and Adult Residential facilities supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Redding and Chico, CA.

As Director of Nursing, you will guide clinical strategy, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality, person-centered care across multiple sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff across multiple programs
• Ensure regulatory compliance with state licensing and healthcare standards.
• Partner with program leadership on quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the clinical subject matter expert within the IDD leadership team.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

• RN Director will lead the RN, and LVN staff statewide for CA IDD Services as well as perform professional nursing duties including assessment, treatment and follow through resolution of all health issues.
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, care plan development, and admission/discharge activities.
• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary programs and teach nursing curriculum to staff.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• 2 years' experience in community health, long-term care, or working with developmentally disabled populations.