Lead Registered Nurse

Caregiver; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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

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