Remote Nursing Consultant – LTC Inspections

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services; Union Gap (WA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services is seeking a Nursing Consultant for Region 1C to conduct inspections and investigations of long-term care facilities. The role requires travel, independent work, and applying professional nursing judgment to ensure compliance with WA state requirements.

You will manage a worklist, coordinate with residents and providers, and collaborate with your Field Manager to ensure timely, thorough outcomes while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State license to practice as a registered nurse.
• Experience in long-term care setting preferred.
• Ability to organize competing deadlines and exercise objective judgment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and complaint investigations for long-term care facilities in Region 1C.
• Manage a worklist of assignments with established due dates.
• Travel to assigned facilities and work with residents, providers, and the public.
• Evaluate institutional nursing services using professional nursing judgment.
• Apply WAC and RCW requirements during inspections and investigations.
• Maintain clear communication with Field Manager about workload and training needs.
• Use computer applications and virtual collaboration tools to complete work.

Skills

Nursing

Independent work

Deadline management

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Nursing

Job description

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services is seeking a Nursing Consultant for Region 1C to conduct inspections and investigations of long-term care facilities. The role requires travel, independent work, and applying professional nursing judgment to ensure compliance with WA state requirements.

You will manage a worklist, coordinate with residents and providers, and collaborate with your Field Manager to ensure timely, thorough outcomes while maintaining high professional standards.