Lead Registered Nurse

Caregiver; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Caregiver in Abilene, Texas is seeking a Lead Registered Nurse to blend clinical expertise with leadership. You will oversee nursing operations and support staff in delivering person-centered care for individuals with IDD. You’ll mentor RNs and LVNs, coordinate care delivery, and ensure appropriate staffing.

You may provide direct clinical support as needed and guide compliance with standards. This role requires an active RN license, a nursing degree, and several years of experience in IDD or

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, developmental disabilities, or long-term care.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with documentation systems (EHR) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage priorities and travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to RNs, LVNs/LPNs.
• Oversee nursing operations and ensure high-quality, person-centered care.
• Coordinate care delivery and ensure appropriate staffing coverage.
• 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.
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem-solving

EHR

Microsoft Office

Travel locally

Prioritization

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Lead Registered Nurse

We’re seeking a Lead RN who is ready to combine clinical expertise with leadership. In this role, you’ll oversee nursing operations, support and develop staff, and ensure high-quality, person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families
• Grow your leadership career in a supportive environment
• Be part of a mission-driven, collaborative team
• Help shape clinical quality and best practices

What You’ll Do

• 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

Learn more about our mission at cg-idd.com

#INDNURSE

Requirements

What You'll Need

• Active RN license (multi-state preferred if applicable)
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required (BSN preferred)
• 3+ years of clinical nursing experience
• 1+ year supporting IDD, developmental disabilities, or long-term care populations
• Strong leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with documentation systems (EHR) and Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage priorities, travel locally, and respond to urgent needs