Merakey

Director of Nursing

Merakey$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license in California, active and unrestricted.
  • Degree from an accredited nursing school.
  • Strong understanding of nursing principles and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience in community health or long-term care settings.
  • Proficient in patient care assessment and care planning.
  • Ability to develop and deliver nursing curriculum to staff.
  • 2+ years working with developmental disability populations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise nursing staff across multiple Intermediate Care and Residential facilities.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
  • Collaborate with program leaders on quality improvement projects.
  • Act as a clinical expert for the IDD leadership team.
  • Mentor nursing staff and promote professional development.
  • Oversee clinical operations to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options.
  • Access to DailyPay for flexible pay access.
  • Well-being platform with self-care resources.
  • Backup childcare and elder care services through Care.com.
  • Confidential EAP for counseling, legal and financial services.
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
  • Employee discounts on travel and entertainment.
  • Free online personal development classes through Pryor.
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.
Learn more about Merakey
Size
10,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Merakey

More Healthcare Jobs

Find similar Director of Nursing jobs: