Licensed Vocational Nurse Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

A Place of Grace, Inc.
Location: Escondido, California
Compensation: $45.00–$55.00 per hour
Hours: Approximately 15–30 hours per month, depending on resident and facility needs

Position Summary
A Place of Grace, Inc. is seeking a knowledgeable, organized, and dependable Licensed Vocational Nurse Consultant to support the health care coordination and medication-management needs of residents at our Vermel facility, a CPP-designated Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home (EBSH).

The LVN Consultant will work collaboratively with the Administrators and Registered Nurse Consultant to help ensure medications remain available and resident appointments, referrals, health care recommendations, and required follow-up care are properly tracked and completed.

This is a consulting position with variable hours. The amount of clinical support required for each resident may change based on individual health care needs, appointments, referrals, medication needs, and necessary follow-up. All duties must be performed within the LVN’s authorized scope of practice and under RN oversight when required.

Why Join Us?
A Place of Grace, Inc. has supported adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 2002 and has served the San Diego community since 2010. We are committed to providing high-quality, individualized care through compassionate and skilled professionals.

As an LVN Consultant, your clinical knowledge, organization, and attention to detail will directly support resident safety, continuity of care, and overall well-being.

Our Core Beliefs

• Everyone Is Valuable – Every person has inherent worth and unique abilities. We foster a culture of respect, dignity, and compassion.
• Everyone Has Potential – With appropriate care and support, every individual can grow and thrive.
• Everyone Shares Responsibility – Through teamwork, communication, and accountability, we create a safe and supportive home for residents.

General Responsibilities
The LVN Consultant supports the facility’s ongoing health care coordination and medication-management needs. The primary focus of this position is overseeing medication availability and ensuring that resident appointments, referrals, physician recommendations, and required follow-up care are accurately documented, communicated, and completed.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track medical, dental, psychiatric, laboratory, referral, and follow-up appointments, including transportation needs and required documentation.
• Obtain, organize, and review physician orders, prescriptions, After Visit Summaries, discharge instructions, laboratory reports, and health care recommendations.
• Ensure routine and time-sensitive follow-up items are documented and communicated to the Administrator, RN Consultant, and designated staff.
• Oversee routine medication-management activities, including Medication Administration Records, medication orders, medication availability, supplies, refills, pharmacy deliveries, discontinued or duplicate medications, and medication disposal records.
• Follow up on unavailable medications, medication errors, missed doses, refusals, adverse reactions, and documentation concerns.
• Communicate with pharmacies, health care providers, the Administrator, and the RN Consultant to resolve medication and health care coordination issues.
• Maintain current, accurate, confidential, and organized health care, appointment, medication, and physician-order records.
• Assist with health-related reports, new-resident coordination, and Individual Behavior Support Team meetings as requested.
• Provide staff instruction and support regarding medication assistance and documentation, general health practices, infection control, and the recognition and reporting of health concerns within the LVN’s scope of practice.
• Promptly notify and consult with the Administrator and RN Consultant regarding significant changes in a resident’s condition, adverse reactions, medication concerns, complex medical needs, or matters requiring additional clinical assessment or judgment.
• Perform other duties consistent with the LVN’s license, authorized scope of practice, and assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current and valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or a similar population.
• Knowledge of medication management, health-related documentation, appointment coordination, and the LVN scope of practice.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple appointments, referrals, medication needs, and follow-up requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential resident records.
• Ability to identify concerns requiring escalation to the Administrator, RN Consultant, or appropriate health care provider.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, direct support staff, health care providers, pharmacies, and other members of the residents’ support teams.
• Experience obtained through a qualified nurse registry may be considered, provided all licensing and position requirements are met.

Schedule and Availability
This position requires approximately 15–30 hours per month and offers a flexible schedule . The LVN Consultant will have flexibility in arranging working hours in coordination with the Administrators and RN Consultant, based on resident appointments, medication needs, required follow-up, and other facility needs. Monthly hours may vary because some residents may require additional clinical attention.

Compensation
The compensation range for this position is $45.00–$55.00 per hour , depending on qualifications and experience.