Lead RN - IDD Care & Clinical Leadership

Caregiver Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires leading RNs and LVNs/LPNs, coordinating staffing, and serving as a clinical resource across interdisciplinary teams, with emphasis on compliance and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership position in a IDD-focused setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Clinical nursing

Staff coaching

Problem solving

Documentation (EHR)

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

The role requires leading RNs and LVNs/LPNs, coordinating staffing, and serving as a clinical resource across interdisciplinary teams, with emphasis on compliance and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership position in a IDD-focused setting.