NURSING EDUCATION CONSULTANT

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing, seeks a Nursing Education Consultant to evaluate continuing education provider curricula and instructor qualifications. Under the Supervising Nursing Education Consultant, you ensure CEP compliance with the Nursing Practice Act and review complex materials.

The role is permanent, full‑time with hybrid telework, requires travel across the state, and an active RN license.

Qualifications

• Requires in-depth knowledge of nursing education principles and practice.
• Reviews CEP curriculum and instructor qualifications for compliance with the Nursing Practice Act.
• Oversees CEP audits and audit appeals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate continuing education providers and their courses.
• Review course content and instructors' curricula vitae for approval.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accuracy in CEP submissions.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Education/teaching

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Job Posting: Nursing Education Consultant

Department of Consumer Affairs

JC-529943

JC-529943 - Nursing Education Consultant
NURSING EDUCATION CONSULTANT

$8,649.00 - $10,825.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/25/2026

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Nursing Education Consultant (SNEC), the Nursing Education Consultant (NEC) must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of principals, practices and trends for registered nurses. Incumbent provides expertise relative to educational and nursing principals, nursing protocols, policies and procedures, nursing scopes of practice, methods and strategies of teaching and learning needed to evaluate continuing education provider curriculum and instructor approval. Incumbent ensures continuing education providers (CEP) comply with regulatory and statutory requirements put forth in the Nursing Practice Act, by reviewing complex application material submitted by researching continuing education course content and instructor curricula vitae. Incumbent oversees random CEP audits and audit appeals.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The incumbent is a Work Week Group E employee and is expected to work an average of 40 hours per week each year and may be required to work specified hours based on the business needs of the office. The incumbent is required to travel throughout an assigned geographic area by various methods of transportation. The use of computers, telephone, copier, fax machine and knowledge of computer software programs such as Word, Excel, E-mail and PowerPoint are essential. The position requires bending and stooping to retrieve files, sitting, standing, and walking consistently with office work and travel. Lifting requirements include the ability to lift 20 pounds or more.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, they must reside in the State of California once they are hired and start working.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period as outlined in "Section 2113 - Personal Leave Program (PLP)" of the CalHR Manual. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Board of Registered Nursing

Department Information

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects and serves California consumers while ensuring a competent and fair marketplace. DCA educates consumers and protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners.

DCA is a unique and dynamic department consisting of 36 different boards, bureaus, a commission, and a program that license and regulate more than 3.4 million licensees in more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits. DCA has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees.

The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is a state governmental agency established by law to protect the public by regulating the practice of Registered Nurses. The BRN is responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Nursing Practice Act: The laws related to nursing education, licensure, practice and discipline.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)

Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to DCA’s (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

Conflict of Interest (COI)

This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Consumer Affairs' Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.

This position(s) require(s) a Registered Nurse License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. The incumbent must be in possession of an active, valid California license as a registered nurse prior to being appointed to this classification.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other -

  A cover letter is required and must be included.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

NOTE: Candidates must have applied for/taken the examination for the appropriate classification, in order to be considered for this vacancy or have the ability to lateral transfer into the position.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Julianne White
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Filing Instructions

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification (http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/job-descriptions.aspx), please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Please be aware that if you are selected for the position, you will be required to submit official sealed transcripts.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD. 678). https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf

Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified.

Multiple positions may become available.

Electronic Submission:

Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as state on the job vacancy announcement.

U.S Postal Service Mail:

Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.

Hand Delivery:

Application and any applicable required documents may be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit applications to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.

Please note the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, please contact [e-mail]. For all other questions, regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer unit at [phone].

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.