Director of Nursing

Merakey • Chico, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree