Registered Nurse - RN in Carmichael, CA

Looking for a meaningful step forward in your nursing career—one that lets you make a real difference every day? At Merakey, heart and purpose drive everything we do. We're searching for a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD)Services team in Carmichael, CA, where you'll play a vital role supporting adults and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and complex medical needs in our residential program. Duties and Responsibilities include: • oversight of LVNs at 4 residential locations. • collaborate with doctors and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and assist staff with medical concerns. • teach medication certification classes to (Direct Support Professional) DSP staff. • spend time between the office at assigned residential program and the 3 other residential facilities, ensuring comprehensive care and support. • oversee and monitor medication supplies, follow up on LVN orders. • coordinate care for clients. • advise DSP staff on the need for urgent care or hospital visits for clients. • comprehensive training provided Earn $55/hour. 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 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! This is your chance to grow your career and make a difference every day. Don't wait—apply today and become part of something meaningful. Requirements: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: • Degree from an accredited school of nursing. • Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in California. • 6 months experience working with developmentally disabled populations required. • Comprehensive training provided • You will work 8:00am-4:30p Monday-Friday - No weekends or holidays! Skills needed • 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