Nurse Consultant - Job# 1152

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Consultant 

Supervision

Reports to the Nursing Services Supervisor and works as part of a supportive, collaborative clinical team.

Position Overview

The Nurse Consultant is a key clinical member of the NLACRC team, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities across their lifespan. This role provides nursing expertise and consultation to consumers, families, regional center staff, and community service providers.

Key Responsibilities

(Examples of duties performed; role may include additional related tasks.)

Consultation & Nursing Evaluations

• Conduct nursing assessments and/or chart reviews and make recommendations based on the referral request and assessment findings. No direct nursing care is required. 

• Consult with consumers, families, case managers and service providers regarding consumer’s health related needs, placements and support and participate in person centered planning.

• Visit consumers in their residences or community settings, if indicated, to ensure that special health care needs and safety/licensing criteria are met.

• Provide consultation to local health care providers/hospital settings/SNFs regarding the health needs of consumers, working collaboratively to ensure consumer appropriate health care and nursing services are in place as they transition to home settings or community facilities. 

• Participate in interdisciplinary staffing to provide guidance on the nursing/medical needs of our consumers. 

• Provide expert testimony when nursing consultation and expertise is required within due process hearings.

• Provide training for NLACRC staff, as well as for community-based providers (e.g., New Staff Orientation, Safety and Prevention Topics, Licensing topics, etc.).

• Provide consultation to the Quality Assurance Team and Risk Management Team to assist the Regional Center in protecting the health and welfare of consumers.

• Participate in community outreach and education programs to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities.

Clinical Consultation & Collaboration

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and provide expert clinical recommendations to enhance consumer support and outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison and consultant to partner agencies, programs, and service providers.
• Support resolution of service or care‑coordination concerns between families, vendors, and providers.

 

Training & Capacity Building

• Deliver training to regional center employees and service providers on nursing topics principles and best practices.

 

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, recommendations, and consultations using various internal tracking systems.
• Follow all ethical, legal, and regulatory standards related to service delivery and nursing guidelines.

 

Travel

• Travel to NLACRC offices in SFV, SCV, AV, consumer homes, programs, or community locations using reliable transportation, as indicated.

 

Employment Standards

Knowledge

• Knowledge in nursing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ethical and legal standards in nursing
• Community systems of care and multidisciplinary team practices

Required Education & Experience

• Unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is an advantage.

Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills across diverse populations
• Professionalism, empathy, and collaborative practice
• Ability to organize priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related applications
• Ability to clearly summarize clinical information and present recommendations. 

Essential Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation (or acceptable substitute)

Compensation

• This is a non-exempt position. Regular salary: $47.19 - $61.91 per hour
• Starting salary is typically between the $47.19 and $53.39  of the range, depending on internal equity and experience