RN Consultant:

Introduction

PACE Education provides high quality early childhood education and support services for children aged 0-5 and 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 by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and operated under Head Start and California Community Care Licensing guidelines and regulations.

PACE Education currently operates 15 pre-school centers serving 564, 3-5 years old children each year in the metro Los Angeles and South Bay area and 270 children ages 0- 3/pregnant women are served through our Early Head Start program.

PACE Education is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse Consultant to support our Head Start and Early Head Start programs at least 10 hours/week.

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 Clinical Health/Nutrition Administrator and Licensed Vocational Nurse) in pre-service trainings and health file reviews.

• Serve as a resource for PACE Education staff in addressing the medical needs of children.

• Conduct school readiness health trainings for parents and PACE staff.

• 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.

• Assist in linking families to community healthcare resources to ensure continuity of health and dental care.

• Refer children with various needs to the appropriate service area(s) (i.e., nutrition, mental health, disabilities, family services, etc.).

• Other duties assigned by the Clinical Health/Nutrition Administrator, within the scope of the role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable.

• Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse

• 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 maternal, child and family health care that includes preventative and early intervention.

• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with computers and Excel. Knowledge of ChildPlus preferred.

• Availability during school days and hours, as scheduled, for health services to children and parent education workshops.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass the following background checks prior to start of employment through LiveScan screening (costs not covered by PACE):
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry
  • State or Tribal Criminal History Check, including fingerprints
  • FBI Criminal History Check, including fingerprints
• Must have verification of T.B. clearance prior to contract initiation, to be renewed every four (4) years (every 4 years for chest x-rays).?
• Must pass health screening (LIC 503) prior to contract initiation, health screening is accepted within one year prior to contract, to be renewed every four (4) years.?
• Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Influenza, and COVID-19.???
• Must complete annual professional development in alignment with license requirements and submit documentation annually.

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

1. Letter of interest indicating services to be provided

2. Resume to highlight qualifications and work experience

3. Requested Hourly rate

4. Business License/Sole Proprietorship Name, if available

5. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number, if available

This is an on-going opening.

All interested parties must submit documents to PACE Education Assistant Director – Direct Services, Araceli Espinoza, at 1055 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1050, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Phone: 213-989-3244; Email: aespinoza@pacela.org