Registered Nurse - Chico, CA

Merakey; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)

Voluntary limited benefits through the

EAP

Well-being platform On the Goga

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services in Chico, CA. The RN will assess adults with intellectual disabilities and medical complexities, working across intermediate care facilities and adult residential facilities to ensure high-quality care.

Benefits include training, collaboration with physicians, and ongoing staff education. The role emphasizes medication oversight, care planning, and timely escalation of urgent

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level nursing education or higher.
• Active and unrestricted California RN license.
• Solid knowledge of nursing principles and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in patient assessment and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with doctors and APPs to address medical concerns.
• Teach nursing/medication certification to staff.
• Split time between office and residential facilities to ensure comprehensive care.
• Oversee and monitor medication supplies and adherence.
• Advise on urgent care needs and hospital referrals.

Skills

Nursing principles

Patient assessment

Care plan development

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN license (California)

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 a Registered Nurseto join our Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Servicesprogram in Chico, CA.

Position Details

Pay $46.10 - $49.54 per hour depending on experience

Comprehensive training provided

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.

Benefits

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!

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.