Overview
This announcement is for a full-time, project Nursing Consultant – Public Health (NCPH) position.
Project funded through March 31st, 2026.
Join Us in Making a Difference!
At the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON), our mission is to safeguard public health and ensure the highest standards of nursing care. We regulate the competency and quality of healthcare professionals, including the development and oversight of education standards for nurses and nursing assistants.
Role Overview:
The WABON Nursing Consultant, Public Health, plays a crucial role by developing and evaluating the apprenticeship pathways for nursing assistants to advance to licensed practical nurses. This position collaborates extensively with state agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare providers to optimize and expand nursing education and career progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the implementation and evaluation of the Rural High School Pathway pilot project, drafting recommendations for its future direction upon completion.
Engage with core workgroup members, including rural hospitals and high schools, to foster strong partnerships and ensure seamless project implementation.
Oversee communication strategies, representing nursing education statutes and coordinating educational outreach across platforms.
Develop comprehensive workplans in collaboration with partners, aiming to integrate and enhance nursing assistant training into broader career paths in healthcare.
Provide expert consultation on the scope of practice, training standards, and legal considerations for nursing and nursing assistant education.
Act as a liaison, ensuring all project activities align with established goals, statutory requirements, and partner expectations.
Manage project budgets and timelines, maintaining meticulous records and ensuring fiscal and operational accountability.
Your Impact:
As a pivotal figure in shaping the future of nursing education in Washington, you will help bridge the gap between current healthcare practices and innovative educational models. This role not only enhances the capabilities of nursing professionals but also directly contributes to the overall quality of healthcare in the region.
Work Location:
This position is based in Tumwater, WA, and offers a flexible/hybrid work arrangement with the option to tele-work or utilize our modern drop-in workstations, while enjoying the occasional in-person collaboration opportunities. Periodic in-person work may be needed to meet with community partners and collaboration within the board of nursing team.
About the DOH
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) fights to defend the public’s health from threats in a rapidly evolving world. DOH’s programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of all Washingtonians and visitors to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. DOH will continue to evolve and transform public health activities, taking it to the next level through our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Learn more about the DOH and our Transformational Plan shaping the future of healthcare in Washington.
Why DOH?
We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. To learn more about “Why DOH”, visit Work@Health.
Our Ideal Candidate
Has a driving passion for work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications are the minimum requirements for eligibility for this position. The experience described below could have been gained concurrently AND through paid or unpaid activities.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
ANDLicensed as, or eligible to become licensed as, a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
ANDFive (5) years of experience as a registered nurse, in which you gained experience in the following:Writing technical or legislative reports to include program evaluation and data analysis.
Navigating virtual meeting technology.
Teaching or directing a nursing or nursing assistant education program OR experience with nursing assistant curriculum and educational programs, hospital regulation for hiring nursing assistants, and/or high school program structure.
Experience leading collaborative efforts between external and internal partners to enact changes in policy, regulations, or processes within a legislative or organizational framework. This may include facilitating meetings and assigning work for workgroups, committees, or boards; Leading work in partnership to meet contracted deliverables, implement legislative updates, or community engagement to develop or enhance a health or health education program.
Desired Qualifications
Experience described below could have been gained concurrently AND through paid or unpaid activities.
Master’s degree in nursing education.
Experience as a nursing assistant-certified and/or licensed practical nurse.
Previous oversight experience for nursing assistant training programs or for nursing assistant clinical rotations in a hospital setting.
Application Process
Click “Apply” to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
A current resume (without personal pictures).
Three (3) or more professional references (contacts) listed in your applicant profile under the references section, include a former or current supervisor, peer, and someone you have supervised or led (if applicable).
Attachments: Do not attach documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, transcripts or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.
This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Service Employees International Union Healthcare 1199NW (SEIU) is the exclusive representative.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve. DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
Contact InformationFor questions regarding this recruitment, accommodations or alternative formats contact April Gilreath at april.gilreath@doh.wa.gov.
For general DOH recruitment questions or requests contact the DOH Talent Acquisition Team at employment@doh.wa.gov.
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Conditions of Employment and Working Conditions
With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:
Work a full-time 40-hour work week schedule (Mon-Fri 8-5), flexible schedule options available with supervisory approval.
Willing to occasionally adjust my work schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends.
Perform my work remotely at home or in-person at the DOH site location designated for this position.
Travel occasionally, either alone or with another person, overnight, for several days and/or out of state.
Willing and able to legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation while on state business.
Move objects and materials weighing as much as 25 pounds
Participate in emergency response activities and when the Agency Coordination center is activated.
About Washington Department of Health
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.
