Merakey

Director of Nursing

Merakey$100K — $120K *
Chico, CA 95926In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with active, unrestricted license in California.
  • Degree from an accredited nursing school.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in community health, long-term care, or with developmental disabilities.
  • Strong understanding of nursing principles and healthcare regulations.
  • Proficient in patient assessment and care plan development.
  • Skilled in teaching nursing practices and contributing to interdisciplinary programs.
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff across multiple programs.
  • Ensure compliance with state licensing and healthcare regulations.
  • Collaborate with program leadership on quality improvement initiatives.
  • Act as the clinical subject matter expert for the IDD leadership team.
  • Guide and mentor staff in delivering high-quality, person-centered care.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with healthcare advocacy support.
  • Retirement plan options including pre-tax and Roth contributions.
  • DailyPay – access your funds when you need them.
  • Well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
  • Support services for childcare, elder care, and household tasks through Care.com.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and legal services.
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships available.
  • Discounts on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle offerings.
  • Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.
Full Job Description
Merakey is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead clinical operations across Intermediate Care and Adult Residential facilities supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Redding and Chico, CA.

As Director of Nursing, you will guide clinical strategy, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality, person-centered care across multiple sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff across multiple programs
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with state licensing and healthcare standards.
  • Partner with program leadership on quality improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as the clinical subject matter expert within the IDD leadership team.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
  • Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
  • DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
  • On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
  • Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
  • Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
  • Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
  • RN Director will lead the RN, and LVN staff statewide for CA IDD Services as well as perform professional nursing duties including assessment, treatment and follow through resolution of all health issues.
  • 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.

About Merakey

Merakey is a leading provider of healthcare and human services in the USA. The company offers a wide range of services, including behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, education, and autism services. Merakey has a team of experienced professionals who provide high-quality care to individuals and families. The company has offices in more than 10 states in the USA.
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