IDD Lead Registered Nurse — Clinical Leadership & Care Excellence

Caregiver

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Caregiver seeks a Lead Registered Nurse to merge clinical expertise with leadership. You will oversee nursing operations, support and develop staff, and ensure high-quality, person-centered care for individuals with IDD.

Join a mission-driven team focused on clinical quality, staff development, and compliant care delivery across settings. The role requires active RN licensure, a nursing degree, and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Active RN license (multi-state preferred)
  • Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
  • 3+ years of clinical nursing experience
  • 1+ year supporting IDD or long-term care populations
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with documentation systems (EHR) and Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to RNs and LVNs/LPNs
  • Coordinate care delivery and ensure appropriate staffing coverage
  • Step in to provide direct clinical support when needed
  • Review assessments, care plans, and documentation for accuracy and compliance
  • Serve as a clinical resource for complex medical and behavioral cases
  • Partner with physicians, pharmacies, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Lead audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and organizational standards
  • Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of nursing staff

Skills

Leadership
Coaching
Problem-solving
Prioritization

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing
BSN preferred

Tools

EHR
Microsoft Office

Job description

Caregiver seeks a Lead Registered Nurse to merge clinical expertise with leadership. You will oversee nursing operations, support and develop staff, and ensure high-quality, person-centered care for individuals with IDD.

Join a mission-driven team focused on clinical quality, staff development, and compliant care delivery across settings. The role requires active RN licensure, a nursing degree, and strong leadership capabilities.

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