Merakey·Chico, California
Provide nursing care, assessments, and treatments for individuals in IDD residential programs. Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor health conditions and participate in care planning.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Chico, CA
Advance Your Career | Day Shift | Small Caseload | Earn up to $33/hour
Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? At Merakey, we’re committed to helping you grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day.
We are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our Chico team, supporting individuals in our IDD residential programs. This is an ideal opportunity for LVNs looking to build their skills, gain specialized experience, and grow within a supportive organization.
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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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo]
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!
Must possess an active California LVN license, a valid driver's license, and be at least 18 years old. Experience with developmental disabilities or residential care is preferred.
Market context
In California, Licensed Vocational Nurse roles are commonly tied to ongoing staffing needs in behavioral health, clinics, and long-term care, where employers look for candidates who can work consistently with patients across varied settings. These positions are competitive because licensure, psychiatric experience, and familiarity with child and adolescent development can help you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and highlight any psychiatric or pediatric experience in your application.
