Registered Nurse Consultant

PACIFIC ASIAN CONSORTIUM IN EMPLOYMENT; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Early Childhood Education is seeking qualified nurse consultants to provide School Nurse Services for the Early Head Start and Head Start programs in the Los Angeles area. The role involves reviewing health records, supporting the Health Unit, and developing health plans for children with medical conditions.

The candidate should be a Certified Registered Nurse with 2-3 years in community health or nursing administration, possess a CA driver’s license, and have strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Nurse (Current and Valid).
• 2-3 years of nursing experience in community health and/or nursing administration and supervision. Prior Head Start experience preferred.
• Must have a California Driver’s License.
• Live Scan Clearance and TB clearance required.
• Knowledge of ChildPlus software a plus and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review health/dental documents, tuberculosis, and immunization records and assess need for referral or follow-up.
• Assist Health Unit in pre-service trainings and health file reviews.
• Serve as a resource for staff in addressing medical needs of children.
• Conduct school readiness health trainings for parents.
• Develop Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) for children with medical conditions.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers for results and follow-up on referrals.
• Conduct health trainings for parents and staff.
• Link families to community healthcare resources to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Registered Nurse - California

Tools

ChildPlus Health Module

Job description

Description

Introduction

PACE Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program provides high quality early childhood education and support services for children aged 0-5 years old children for economically disadvantaged families. In addition to early childhood education, the program also provides health, nutrition, mental health, and parent empowerment/involvement services. This program is funded and operated under Early Head Start, Head Start, State Preschool, and California Community Care Licensing guidelines and regulations.

PACE ECE currently operates 15 pre-school centers serving 838 children each year in the metro Los Angeles and South Bay area and 342 children ages 0-3/pregnant women are served through our Early Head Start program.

PACE ECE is seeking qualified consultants to provide School Nurse Services for the Early Head Start and Head Start programs for Program Year 2026-2027

Position Responsibilities

• Review health/dental documents, tuberculosis, and immunization records for completion and assess the need for referral or follow-up, as necessary.
• Assist and support the Health Unit (composed of the Health Manager, Licensed Vocational Nurse and Health Aide) in pre-service trainings and health file reviews.
• Serve as a resource for PACE ECE staff in addressing the medical needs of children.
• Conduct school readiness health trainings for parents.
• Develop Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) for children with medical conditions.
• Review IHPs developed by Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Communicate with healthcare providers in obtaining results and follow-up for medical referrals.
• Conduct health trainings for parents and PACE Staff.
• Assist in linking families to community healthcare resources to ensure continuity of health and dental care.
• Other duties assigned by Clinical Health/Nutrition Administrator.

Qualifications

Consultants providing service must meet the minimum qualifications:

• Certified Registered Nurse (Current and Valid)
• Provide proof of LLC/ Sole Proprietorship
• Present an electronic device that is compatible with ChildPlus software o Complete ChildPlus Health Module training hosted by LACOE
• Consultant’s business insurance must be willing to include PACE as additional coverage
• Verification of TB Clearance and Physical Exam at time of employment (issued within 60 days prior to employment)
• Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Influenza.
• Live Scan Clearance that includes sex offender registry check , child abuse and neglect state registry index, state criminal history index, including fingerprints, FBI criminal history index , including fingerprints
• Must have use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License
• 2-3 years of nursing experience in community health and/or nursing administration and supervision. Prior Head Start experience preferred.
• Knowledge and interest in child and family mental health care that includes preventative and early intervention.
• Experience in maternal/child mental health.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with computers and Excel. Knowledge of Child Plus preferred.
• Availability during school days and hours occasionally, as scheduled for health services to children and parent education workshops.

To be considered as a consultant with PACE, please submit the following:

1. Letter of interest
2. Qualifications and services to be provided
3. Hourly rate
4. Sole Proprietorship Business Name
5. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number This is an on-going opening.

All interested parties must submit documents to PACE Early Childhood Education Clinical Health/Nutrition Administrator, Kylene Corpus at 1055 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1701, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Email: [e-mail]

Requirements

Qualifications

Consultants providing service must meet the minimum qualifications:

• Certified Registered Nurse (Current and Valid)
• Provide proof of LLC/ Sole Proprietorship
• Present an electronic device that is compatible with ChildPlus software o Complete ChildPlus Health Module training hosted by LACOE
• Consultant’s business insurance must be willing to include PACE as additional coverage
• Verification of TB Clearance and Physical Exam at time of employment (issued within 60 days prior to employment)
• Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Influenza.
• Live Scan Clearance that includes sex offender registry check , child abuse and neglect state registry index, state criminal history index, including fingerprints, FBI criminal history index , including fingerprints
• Must have use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License
• 2-3 years of nursing experience in community health and/or nursing administration and supervision. Prior Head Start experience preferred.
• Knowledge and interest in child and family mental health care that includes preventative and early intervention.
• Experience in maternal/child mental health.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with computers and Excel. Knowledge of Child Plus preferred.
• Availability during school days and hours occasionally, as scheduled for health services to children and parent education workshops.