Nursing Education Consultant

Working Title: Nursing Education Consultant (NCPH) DOH8647

Office/Division: WSBON

Posting Close: 6/19/25 11:59 PM

Location: Homebased/field work

Post open: 3/12/25

Step A/U $: 8024 – 13,154

Nursing Education Consultant (Nurse Consultant, Public Health)

This is a home-based, full-time, permanent position.

Join the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) – Advancing Quality Nursing Education

The Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) protects public health by ensuring nurses in Washington are well-prepared, competent, and meet high professional standards. WABON sets minimum requirements for nursing education programs that prepare individuals for licensure as registered nurses (RNs), advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), and licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The Board evaluates and approves education programs, refresher courses, and supports ongoing compliance with state regulations. WABON reviews clinical placement requests and credentials for nurses educated outside of Washington to ensure alignment with state requirements to safeguard the quality of care provided to Washington communities.

About the Role – Nursing Education Consultant

As a Nursing Education Consultant, you’ll help ensure that nursing education programs meet Washington’s standards for quality and safety.

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate nursing programs and clinical site placements for regulatory compliance, including virtual and on-site reviews.
• Review academic credentials and coursework to determine whether they meet educational and licensure requirements.
• Assess refresher course content and make recommendations for approval and improvement.
• Develop and deliver education to nursing programs, health professionals, and the public on licensing and regulatory topics.
• Contribute to policy and rule development to support nursing education and licensure standards.
• Participate in program monitoring and complaint investigations to ensure continued rule compliance and quality.

This position is ideal for someone who brings expertise in nursing education, regulatory standards, curriculum evaluation, and who is passionate about ensuring safe, high-quality nursing care for all Washingtonians.

Location and Flexibility 

We value work-life balance and offer the convenience of remote work with in-person collaboration opportunities. This is a remote/home-based position with quarterly travel. Locations for travel include nursing programs, clinical facilities, and meetings with deans/directors of nursing programs. 

Required Qualifications (you must meet ONE of the provided options and any additional criteria listed):

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. 

MN or MSN AND two (2) years of experience in curriculum development, nursing faculty, or educational preparation as a nurse educator.

• Licensed as an RN in the State of Washington, holds a multistate license, or ability to obtain licensure upon employment. 
• Two (2) or more years’ experience with creating written and oral communications, including conflict resolution skills.
• Three (3) years of experience with technical writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years’ experience with policy development and implementation to include identifying, analyzing, and enhancing existing processes within an organization to make them more efficient, effective, and aligned with objectives.
• Two (2) or more years’ experience conducting regulatory evaluations of nursing education programs or clinical placements, including site visits and compliance assessments.
• Two (2) or more years’ experience reviewing educational credentials and transcripts of nurses for licensure eligibility.
• Two (2) or more years familiarity with nursing education standards, regulations, particularly those aligned with state and national guidelines.
• Two (2) or more years of experience with national nursing accreditation standards.
• Two (2) or more years of providing technical assistance or consultation to external partners that includes resolving problems and responding to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and services.
• Two (2) or more years project support experience that includes managing tasks, directing others, and reporting progress to project managers.

Benefits and Lifestyle

We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.

We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.

Conditions of Employment:

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Service Employees International Union Healthcare 1199NW (SEIU) is the exclusive representative.

I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

• Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor).
• Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.
• Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends.
• This position is eligible for teleworking. 
• Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in-person at the designated DOH site location.
• Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes requiring overnight stays or trips out of state. You must be able to legally drive a vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for state business.
• Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.