Registered Nurse

Merakey; Chico (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Retirement Plan

Voluntary Benefits

EAP Counseling

Well-being platform

Employee Discounts

Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey seeks a Registered Nurse to join its Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services program in Chico, CA. The RN will perform assessments for adults with intellectual disabilities and medical complexities in intermediate care and adult residential facilities.

Responsibilities include collaborating with doctors and APPs, teaching medication certification to staff, and overseeing medication supplies while ensuring timely urgent care or hospital referrals when needed.

Qualifications

• Must have degree from accredited nursing program.
• Active California RN license and unrestricted.
• 2 years in community health/long-term care or with IDD populations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with doctors and APPs to address medical concerns.
• Teach medication certification to staff.
• Provide care across office and residential facilities for comprehensive care.
• Oversee and monitor medication supplies.
• Advise on urgent care or hospital visits.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching staff

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EHR (electronic health records)

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking aRegistered Nurseto join our Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Servicesprogram in Chico, CA.

The registered nurse (RN) will work within intermediate care facilities and adult residential facilities, conducting assessments for adult consumers with intellectual disabilities and medical complexities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with doctors and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and assist staff with medical concerns.
• Teach medication certification classes to staff.
• Spend time between the office and the residential facilities, ensuring comprehensive care and support.
• Oversee and monitor medication supplies.
• Advise on the need for urgent care or hospital visits.

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, care plan development, and admission/discharge activities.
• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary programs and teach nursing curriculum to staff.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• 2 years’ experience in community health, long-term care, or working with developmentally disabled populations.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.