San Diego Regional Center

SDRC serves as a focal point in the community for persons with developmental disabilities—including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and other disabling conditions—living in San Diego and Imperial counties. Nursing roles at SDRC are community-based and clinically focused rather than traditional bedside hospital positions. The CPP Nurse position, for example, supports individuals with complex needs transitioning from secure facilities into community settings. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, performing quality-assurance visits to CPP residential homes, identifying healthcare and developmental needs, providing clinical guidance to interdisciplinary teams in developing health-related goals for Individual Program Plans, and assisting vendors in creating Restrictive Health Care Plans. This is a coordination and assessment-oriented nursing role rather than a direct patient care role.

Mission: 'To serve and empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve their goals with community partners.' SDRC is dedicated to serving as a community focal point for individuals with developmental disabilities, working collaboratively with community partners to support client goals, empowerment, and inclusion.