Lead Registered Nurse

Caregiver; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Caregiver in Columbus, OH is seeking a Lead Registered Nurse to oversee nursing operations, support staff development, and ensure high-quality, person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

The role focuses on leadership, clinical guidance, and coordination of care with interdisciplinary teams, while maintaining compliance with standards and efficient staffing. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (multi-state preferred) or ability to obtain
• 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

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

RN documentation (EHR)

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