Nurse Consultant

The California Department of Public Health is seeking to fill the position of Nurse Consultant for the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ).

About the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ):

The Center for Health Care Quality ?is the largest center in CDPH, with over 1,500 employees in 17 District Offices across all 58 California counties. CHCQ also supervises over 300 Los Angeles (LA) County enforcement agents. The Center is responsible for regulatory oversight of licensed health care facilities and health care professionals to ensure safe, effective, and quality health care. CHCQ fulfills this role by conducting periodic inspections and complaint investigations of health care facilities to oversee compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

CHCQ licenses and certifies over 14,000 health care facilities and agencies in California in 30 different licensure and certification categories. In addition, CHCQ oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.

Beyond the regulatory role of CHCQ, the Center also serves California with public policy and prevention activities. In this capacity, CHCQ writes Title 22 and other health care facility regulations, serves as technical assistance for policy and legislation, and has a robust Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response Office. In addition, the Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Program has teams who partner with local public health agencies in reducing HAIs at the local level and assist in emergency disasters throughout the state.

About the Role:

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting quality of care and quality of life for residents, clients and patients in long-term health care facilities by assisting providers with questions to support compliance with all laws and regulations; responding to inquiries from licensed or certified healthcare providers to assist the facility in complying with all requirements for licensure and certification; and monitoring and analyzing data on facility performance and quality of care.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager II.

This is statewide recruitment; the position will be headquartered nearest the county of the selected candidate.

Special Requirements:

Possession a valid California Registered Nursing (RN) license.

Responsibilities:

• Confers with stakeholders upon request to provide technical assistance and guidance to improve quality of care and healthcare outcomes in facilities. Assists long-term care facilities in interpretation of State and Federal laws and regulations to improve compliance with licensure and certification requirements. Provides technical assistance and subject matter expertise in long-term care and best practices. Attends meetings and conducts research and analysis of complaints and survey processes to identify process improvement needs. Research and responds to inquiries regarding existing laws, regulations, policy and procedures. May consult or collaborate with CHCQ legal services, district offices representatives, department consultants, other department representatives, federal agencies, provider associations, representatives from the long-term care ombudsman office, licensees, and the public regarding interpretation of laws, regulations, and policy.
• Conducts research through the internet, State Library, state agencies, federal agencies, or other sources to maintain awareness of industry best practices and share this information with facility operators, as appropriate. Works collaboratively with department field operations and identifies trends in non- compliance, or facilities that may need technical assistance to improve quality. Review data related to facility performance, health care access, equity, and specific populations to address challenges to implement quality of care standards. Drafts and documents policies and procedures, develops templates and evaluates tools for documentation retention and distribution of best practices. Reviews, analyzes and tracks data on facility performance, industry best practices, and drivers of quality care for the development of a variety of statistical reports for evaluation.
• May lead or facilitate meetings, workgroups, or other special projects. May collaborate with headquarters and field offices in the development of staff training. Participates in California Department of Public Health (CDPH) health equity workgroups and strategic planning, as needed. Provides technical assistance to the CDPH Office of Health Equity to support policies and procedures.
• Participates in training, advisory and policy committees as directed. Attends federal and state training programs, in-services, and continuing education courses necessary to maintain program knowledge, professional licensure and technical skills and to support program implementation and improvement.

The deadline to apply is August 14^th, 2026.

Link to Apply: https://bit.ly/4hyCEzQ

Link to Minimum Qualifications: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5021

New to the State application process? To be considered for this role, you must follow the directions below. We do not accept applications from external platforms.

1. Create a CalCareer account by going to ca.gov.
2. Confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position you are wanting to apply for. A link to view minimum qualifications is listed on each job posting.
3. After confirming that you meet the minimum qualifications, take, and pass the corresponding examination. Most exams are available online and can be found on CalCareers under the exam/assessment search tab.
4. Apply! Follow all directions and be sure to submit all requested documentation.

Please reach out to Apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.

At CDPH equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

About California Department of Public Health

At CDPH, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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