Nursing Specialist

Join San Andreas Regional Center – Where Every Role Matters.

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives.

Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day. If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact— SARC is the place for you.

Job Summary: While maintaining good public relations with the community and implementing the vision of the agency, this position is responsible to support and promote the health and appropriate medical care of consumers. The RN in this position provides Level of Placement and Respite Assessments and offers information on health and disease to consumers, families, staff and providers. The RN must have experience with training, discharge planning, and consultation.  

The Nursing Specialist utilizes Clinical skills to promote good-quality healthcare regardless of placement in the community, as part of the provision of comprehensive services to the developmentally disabled individuals being served by the San Andreas Regional Center.  

Essential Job Functions: 

• Participate as member of the inter-disciplinary planning team, as well as intake teams for Early Start and over age 3 intake referrals
• Assess and consult on all matters pertaining to the growth and development of consumers diagnosed with developmental disabilities. 
• Assist family members or community care givers using a medical case management model to ensure the provision of comprehensive health care services
• Review and approve health care plans submitted by community providers for Regional Center consumers
• Provide consultation, training and guidance on health related issues to community care providers serving the developmentally disabled population
• Participate on quality management teams and conduct monitoring reviews
• Advocate for the provision of quality health care and quality end of life care. Collaborate with hospital discharge planners and monitor consumer health status post-discharge
• Provide assistance with Federal program compliance
• Inform, educate and provide oversight, training and approval regarding the development and implementation of Restricted Health Care Plans in compliance with Title 22 regulations. 
• Provide recommendations for nursing respite level of care for individually referred consumers and based upon file documentation
• Conduct health status review and level of placement assessments using standardized tools approved by the Health Services Unit. 
• Participate in the SIR (Special Incident Report)/Mortality and Morbidity Risk Management Mitigation process
• Understand the health insurance issues of the community in which consumers live. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MONTHLY STIPEND FOR BILINGUAL SPEAKING!

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.

Employees receive free medical coverage (yes, free for employees!), along with free dental and vision insurance for your dependents. 

Our benefits include a CalPERS pension plan, offering rare, long-term financial security through a lifetime pension, excellent health benefits, and overall career stability. Additional benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

You'll also enjoy:

• Five days of paid education leave per fiscal year
• Vacation time, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays!  
• Life insurance, with options for additional coverage
• Access to an employee discounts portal full of great deals
• We offer flexible work schedules and select hybrid positions, promoting a healthy and balanced work-life experience. And that’s just the beginning — explore the full list of benefits on our careers website! (**Benefits apply to eligible employees.)

Education/Experience: Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice under the State of California. Must have a minimum of two years of nursing experience. Preference is given for Bachelor and/or Master level of education. Training and/or experience in the field of developmental disabilities is preferred.  

Special Skills and Knowledge: Ability to relate to and convey knowledge in a constructive and effective manner to consumers, their families, and professionals within the agency and outside the agency. Knowledge of the developmental process, normal and abnormal, from conception through adulthood. Knowledge of principles, techniques, methods, and theory of nursing practice in serving the developmentally disabled. Knowledge of diagnosis, treatment and management of health conditions in both children and adults.

Other: Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law or the ability to provide for independent transportation.