Registered Nurse (RN)

Site; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Columbus Organization is hiring an RN to support individuals with IDD across Northern California, primarily Chico and Redding. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, care coordination, and advocacy to ensure access to medical services and supports, in community settings.

Candidates should have CA RN licensure, a BSN preferred, and at least three years of nursing experience. Travel within the service area is required, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license in CA.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments across medical, environmental, psychosocial, educational, and self-care needs.
• Review and monitor medical and nursing status for community-based services.
• Occasional mortality review committee involvement.
• Identify needs for specialized medical services and referrals.
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and teams to support care planning.
• Serve as liaison with hospitals, SNFs, and community agencies.
• Participate in discharge planning and care coordination.
• Coordinate specialty consultations and clinical services as needed.
• Develop nursing care plans, clinical recommendations, and health protocols.
• Provide education to caregivers and providers on health needs and best practices.
• Assist with program eligibility reviews and regulatory documentation.
• Advocate for appropriate healthcare services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and case records.

Skills

RN license CA

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Medical documentation

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday dayshift - 40 hours per week

Compensation: $85,000-$95,000 + $2,000 sign on bonus

Role Summary

The Columbus Organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) throughout Northern California (mainly Chico and Redding area). Most work will be done from facilities in Chico or Redding but occasional community based travel may be required. This nursing role combines clinical assessment, care coordination, health advocacy, and consultation to help ensure individuals receive appropriate medical services, supports, and resources to maximize their health and quality of life.

The RN will partner closely with healthcare providers, families, care facilities, and interdisciplinary teams to evaluate healthcare needs, support access to specialized services, monitor medical status, and provide expert clinical guidance. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys working independently, collaborating across multiple disciplines, and making a meaningful impact within the developmental disabilities community.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments evaluating medical, environmental, psychosocial, educational, and self-care needs.
• Review and monitor the medical and nursing status of individuals receiving community-based services.
• Occasional work on mortality review committee
• Identify needs for specialized medical services, referrals, consultations, and healthcare resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support individualized care planning and positive health outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, healthcare providers, and community agencies involved in care delivery.
• Participate in discharge planning and care coordination activities to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate specialty consultations and clinical services as needed.
• Develop nursing care plans, clinical recommendations, health protocols, and written reports.
• Provide education and training to caregivers, providers, and community partners regarding healthcare needs and best practices.
• Assist with healthcare program eligibility reviews, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Advocate for appropriate healthcare services and supports to ensure individuals receive quality care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, case records, and reports.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, care coordination, and medical documentation skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Valid California Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, public health, case management, care coordination, or community-based healthcare preferred.
• California Public Health Nurse certification preferred.

Why Join The Columbus Organization?

At Columbus, we are committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to live a meaningful life. This position offers nurses the opportunity to utilize their clinical expertise beyond traditional bedside care while making a direct impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

You'll have the opportunity to work independently in the community, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, advocate for individuals with complex healthcare needs, and help connect people to the services and supports necessary to thrive.

In addition to meaningful work, Columbus offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the flexibility that comes with a community-based nursing role.