Registered Nurse

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?  At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services program in Carmichael, CA.  

Earn $up to 55 per hour

Position Details

Comprehensive training provided

The registered nurse (RN) will work within intermediate care facilities and adult residential facilities in the Redding area, conducting assessments for adult consumers with intellectual disabilities and medical complexities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with doctors and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and assist staff with medical concerns.
• Teach medication certification classes to staff.
• Spend time between the office and the residential facilities, ensuring comprehensive care and support.
• Oversee and monitor medication supplies.
• Advise on the need for urgent care or hospital visits.

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!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 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
• 6 months experience working with developmentally disabled populations required.