Location & Practice Overview

This part-time nursing role supports Specialized Therapeutic Services (STS) for The Adult Skills Center in the Los Angeles, California area, with program activity concentrated in the San Fernando Valley region.

City & State Los Angeles, California
Service Region San Fernando Valley (SFV)
Practice Setting Community-based adult services program
Organizational Context Nonprofit agency providing specialized therapeutic supports

Responsibilities

  • Document and observe client medication regimens according to agency medication policy across levels of care.
  • Maintain accurate medication order records and participate in weekly medication counts.
  • Observe clients for condition changes or adverse reactions and take indicated clinical action.
  • Respond to client questions about physician orders and determine appropriate assistance or referral.
  • Evaluate medical concerns, direct clients to emergency care when needed, and support non-clinical staff through clinical monitoring.

Additional duties include reviewing medication logs, consulting on refills with clients and physicians, facilitating health education groups, participating in weekly meetings and trainings, and completing other assigned tasks that may include limited off-site work.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet both experience thresholds and hold active California RN licensure. The two experience requirements are separate and both required.

License
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license; completion of an RN program from an accredited school
Nursing Experience
Minimum two years of nursing experience, including experience in a mental health care setting
Developmental Disability Experience
Minimum one year of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities
Driving Credentials
Valid California driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and clean DMV record
Background Check
Must receive criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ)

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is offered on an hourly basis for this part-time position.

  • Compensation: $45–$50 per hour
  • Part-time schedule
  • Additional benefits not specified in the available posting

Schedule & Work Environment

Hours Structure Part-time
Work Pattern Onsite within San Fernando Valley program areas; ability to drive required
Team Participation Weekly meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor
Physical Requirements Frequent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The RN supports adults who receive Specialized Therapeutic Services and who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, frequently with co-occurring mental health needs.

Age Group Adults
Primary Characteristics Intellectual and developmental disabilities
Common Co-Occurring Needs Mental health symptoms and related clinical issues
Care Environment Community-integrated therapeutic programming

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of the role centers on sustained health oversight and medication-related processes within a specialized therapeutic program rather than acute inpatient care.

Medication Management Support Policy-aligned observation, documentation, and count processes for client regimens
Condition Surveillance Recognition of changes in status or medication-related effects
Health Education Group sessions on health topics and medication management
Team Clinical Input Contribution to care assessment and guidance for non-clinical colleagues

Role Highlights

Several features distinguish this position from standard hospital or ambulatory RN roles.

  • Placement inside a Specialized Therapeutic Services program rather than an acute-care unit
  • Primary emphasis on medication oversight processes and health education instead of bedside acute nursing
  • Direct clinical support function for non-clinical program staff working with the same adult clients

About The Adult Skills Center (TASC)

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1987. The organization delivers education, job training, independent living supports, and specialized therapeutic services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It operates across multiple regions in Southern California and has served more than 2,500 individuals since its founding.

Legal Status 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Year Founded 1987
Service Scope Adult intellectual and developmental disability services
Geographic Footprint San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley, and Kern County

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the two experience requirements alternatives or both required?
Both are required. Candidates need at least two years of nursing experience that includes a mental health care setting, plus a separate minimum of one year working with persons with developmental disabilities.
Is routine medication administration the main daily activity?
The role prioritizes documentation, observation, weekly counts, log review, and refill consultation rather than routine hands-on administration as the primary function.
Will driving be part of the regular workday?
Yes. A valid California driver’s license, insurance, and clean DMV record are required because the position includes the ability to drive for work and may involve off-site duties.
Who does the RN report to?
The position works under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Director.
What happens if a client develops an urgent medical concern?
The RN evaluates the concern and directs the client to emergency medical care when required.

Part-Time Registered Nurse (STS) in Los Angeles, CA

The Adult Skills Center is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for its Specialized Therapeutic Services program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Based in the Los Angeles, California area, this position combines nursing judgment with ongoing health oversight in a community services environment. The RN works under the Senior Clinical Director and helps maintain consistent medication documentation, recognize emerging medical concerns, and reinforce health management practices across the program. Applicants need a current California RN license, at least two years of nursing experience including mental health care, and one year working with people with developmental disabilities.

Is This Part-Time RN Position Right for You?

This position may suit registered nurses who want to apply their clinical experience outside a traditional acute-care hospital setting. Before applying, candidates should assess whether they meet both experience thresholds: two years of nursing experience that includes work in a mental health care setting, plus one year supporting people with developmental disabilities. It is also important to be prepared for community-based duties, driving requirements, medication documentation, and communication with non-clinical program staff. Applicants should have their California RN license, relevant employment history, valid driver’s license, and insurance information ready for the application process.

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