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Nursing Consultant jobs are open across healthcare systems, insurance carriers, legal firms, and government agencies, from staff-level to senior and director roles, with specializations in clinical quality, case management, and utilization review. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Description
Special Note
This position is supported by state funding through a grant and is subject to the availability of appropriated funds. Employment in this role may be limited by funding term requirements and is contingent upon continued program authorization and financial support.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This is advanced level consultant work. Nursing Services Consultant has attained high competency nursing assessment and practice through professional nursing experience and additional training and education in a public health setting, or in occupational health nursing. Consultant performs specialized work in high-risk areas in child health, maternity, and in adult health communicable disease. Consultant serves as coordinator for Reach for Health Programs within Public Health or for Guilford County Government.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The Nursing Services Consultant has acquired all competencies of the Nurse Specialist II. Employee's concentration is in coordination of health services for high-risk clinical areas, and communicable infectious disease, or occupational health. Consultant works directly with clinical/community medical teams at local, surrounding county, and state levels. Positions function in a dual role both in community and clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a Nurse Services Manager, a Nurse Services Supervisor, or Public Health Program Manager. The focus of this position is in consultation and teaching. Nursing Services Consultant oversees Occupational Health Nursing Program, which includes supervision of small staff. Occupational Health Nursing Services Consultant reports to Public Health Program Manager.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Assesses all new high-risk patients and evaluations and assesses all services delivery.
- Coordinates regional and local health care services with multi-disciplinary staff.
- Educates hospital staff and physicians as to Public Health services.
- Participates in developing and implementing standards, policies, and procedures at local and regional levels to meet high-risk patient needs.
- Educates high-risk patients based on assessment of patient's individual needs and level of compensation.
- Coordinates and serves as charge nurse in specialty clinics.
- Orients new personnel, to clinical/community services.
- Interprets lab work and need to call physician(s).
- Observes and documents training needs of subordinates.
- Attends management meetings in absence of Nurse Services Manager.
- Serves on committees, task forces, association boards, and other community activities.
- Serves as consultant and resource contact for Public Health Department at local, regional, and state levels.
- Works closely with the Nurse Services Supervisor or Nurse Services Manager in the review of clinical and community operations. Makes recommendations based on identified needs, client records, and other statistics available for assessment.
- Recommends and conducts in-house training sessions.
- Accountable for statistical reporting in areas of specialization at local, regional, and state levels.
- Coordinates Reach for Health Program.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nursing, or applicable public health laws and ordinances, and of the scope and aspects of the program of health education and administration.
- Thorough knowledge of the functions of other health social agencies and their relationship to the public health program.
- Thorough knowledge of occupational health nursing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with recipients of public health care, other public health agencies and the general public.
- Ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions of technical health laws and regulations and ability to keep records and make reports.
- Ability to plan, coordinate the work of others, and display interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deliver presentations and training.
- Ability to make in-depth assessments and demonstrate nursing skills to other nurses.
Typical Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a BS Degree in Nursing (BSN), which includes a Public Health nursing rotation and eighteen months of professional nursing experience in a public health setting or related environment and one year demonstrated experience in specialty area as a lead worker; OR, and Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) with 36 months experience in a public health setting or related environment and two years demonstrated experience in specialty area as a lead worker. Experience may include education in the form of workshops, certification, and/or graduate programs related to the clinical area. Additional training to include didactic, supervision, and management may be required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION
Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and such other qualifications which may be prescribed by the State Department of Health.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Sits, walks and stands during a workday.
Practices good body mechanics.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life support functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to lift patients (children) and objects up to 30 pounds as required for some positions.
Must have the visual acuity to record observations and physical assessments of clients, to read and interpret test results, administer immunizations/prescription dosages, and record medical findings.
Nurse may occasionally be in contact with difficult patients, may be exposed to infection from disease-bearing patients, and specimens, and will have periodic exposure to hazards in the field (driving, rural or inner-city settings, inclement weather, clients). Work conditions may be mildly disagreeable if working in poor home environments or with difficult patients.
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. These documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Description
Special Note
This position is supported by state funding through a grant and is subject to the availability of appropriated funds. Employment in this role may be limited by funding term requirements and is contingent upon continued program authorization and financial support.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This is advanced level consultant work. Nursing Services Consultant has attained high competency nursing assessment and practice through professional nursing experience and additional training and education in a public health setting, or in occupational health nursing. Consultant performs specialized work in high-risk areas in child health, maternity, and in adult health communicable disease. Consultant serves as coordinator for Reach for Health Programs within Public Health or for Guilford County Government.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The Nursing Services Consultant has acquired all competencies of the Nurse Specialist II. Employee's concentration is in coordination of health services for high-risk clinical areas, and communicable infectious disease, or occupational health. Consultant works directly with clinical/community medical teams at local, surrounding county, and state levels. Positions function in a dual role both in community and clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a Nurse Services Manager, a Nurse Services Supervisor, or Public Health Program Manager. The focus of this position is in consultation and teaching. Nursing Services Consultant oversees Occupational Health Nursing Program, which includes supervision of small staff. Occupational Health Nursing Services Consultant reports to Public Health Program Manager.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Assesses all new high-risk patients and evaluations and assesses all services delivery.
- Coordinates regional and local health care services with multi-disciplinary staff.
- Educates hospital staff and physicians as to Public Health services.
- Participates in developing and implementing standards, policies, and procedures at local and regional levels to meet high-risk patient needs.
- Educates high-risk patients based on assessment of patient's individual needs and level of compensation.
- Coordinates and serves as charge nurse in specialty clinics.
- Orients new personnel, to clinical/community services.
- Interprets lab work and need to call physician(s).
- Observes and documents training needs of subordinates.
- Attends management meetings in absence of Nurse Services Manager.
- Serves on committees, task forces, association boards, and other community activities.
- Serves as consultant and resource contact for Public Health Department at local, regional, and state levels.
- Works closely with the Nurse Services Supervisor or Nurse Services Manager in the review of clinical and community operations. Makes recommendations based on identified needs, client records, and other statistics available for assessment.
- Recommends and conducts in-house training sessions.
- Accountable for statistical reporting in areas of specialization at local, regional, and state levels.
- Coordinates Reach for Health Program.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nursing, or applicable public health laws and ordinances, and of the scope and aspects of the program of health education and administration.
- Thorough knowledge of the functions of other health social agencies and their relationship to the public health program.
- Thorough knowledge of occupational health nursing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with recipients of public health care, other public health agencies and the general public.
- Ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions of technical health laws and regulations and ability to keep records and make reports.
- Ability to plan, coordinate the work of others, and display interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deliver presentations and training.
- Ability to make in-depth assessments and demonstrate nursing skills to other nurses.
Typical Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a BS Degree in Nursing (BSN), which includes a Public Health nursing rotation and eighteen months of professional nursing experience in a public health setting or related environment and one year demonstrated experience in specialty area as a lead worker; OR, and Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) with 36 months experience in a public health setting or related environment and two years demonstrated experience in specialty area as a lead worker. Experience may include education in the form of workshops, certification, and/or graduate programs related to the clinical area. Additional training to include didactic, supervision, and management may be required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION
Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and such other qualifications which may be prescribed by the State Department of Health.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Sits, walks and stands during a workday.
Practices good body mechanics.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life support functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to lift patients (children) and objects up to 30 pounds as required for some positions.
Must have the visual acuity to record observations and physical assessments of clients, to read and interpret test results, administer immunizations/prescription dosages, and record medical findings.
Nurse may occasionally be in contact with difficult patients, may be exposed to infection from disease-bearing patients, and specimens, and will have periodic exposure to hazards in the field (driving, rural or inner-city settings, inclement weather, clients). Work conditions may be mildly disagreeable if working in poor home environments or with difficult patients.
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. These documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing consultant jobs.
- Active registered nurse license with five or more years of clinical experience
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) or related specialty certification preferred or required
- Experience with utilization review, case management, or quality improvement processes
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation platforms
- Strong working knowledge of healthcare regulations, payer criteria, and compliance standards
- Ability to analyze clinical data and communicate findings clearly to non-clinical stakeholders
Tips for Your Nursing Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
Nursing consultant roles in insurance differ sharply from those in litigation support or hospital administration. Adjust your resume to reflect the clinical priorities of each employer, whether that's utilization management criteria, case review protocols, or regulatory compliance.
Highlight your licensure and specialty credentials
Employers screen hard on RN licensure, case management certifications like CCM, and specialty experience such as oncology or critical care. Put these front and center on your resume so recruiters don't have to dig for the credentials that matter most.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nursing consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by clinical specialty and setting
Filter job searches by specialty area and employer type, such as managed care, workers' compensation, or public health, so you're reviewing openings where your clinical background is directly relevant rather than sorting through mismatched listings.
Prepare case-based interview examples in advance
Interviewers for nursing consultant roles frequently ask you to walk through a real utilization review decision or complex case you managed. Prepare two or three detailed examples that show your clinical reasoning, documentation approach, and outcome before your first screening call.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify caseload expectations, travel requirements, and software tools before accepting. Nursing consultant workloads vary widely by employer, and aligning on scope upfront prevents the most common sources of early dissatisfaction in this role.
Nursing Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nursing consultants?
The companies hiring the most nursing consultants right now include State of Florida, State of Arizona, and Guilford County Government, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Illinois, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Managed care organizations and insurance carriers consistently represent a large portion of active postings.
How many nursing consultant jobs are remote?
About 83% of nursing consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the documentation-heavy nature of the work. Utilization review, telephonic case management, and insurance consulting roles tend to have the highest concentration of remote and hybrid arrangements compared to on-site clinical quality positions.
How do you become a nursing consultant?
Start by earning your RN license and building several years of direct clinical experience in a specialty that aligns with your target consulting area, such as case management, oncology, or critical care. Pursue a certification like the CCM to signal expertise to employers. Transition by targeting roles in utilization review or quality improvement, which are common entry points into full consulting work.
Can I get a nursing consultant job with limited consulting experience?
Yes, strong clinical experience can offset limited consulting experience if you frame it correctly. Employers in insurance and managed care frequently hire experienced bedside nurses for entry-level consultant roles, especially in utilization review and telephonic case management. Highlight any quality improvement projects, care coordination work, or interdisciplinary team leadership that mirrors the analytical and communication demands of consulting.
What does the nursing consultant interview process look like?
Most nursing consultant interviews begin with a phone screening focused on your clinical background, licensure, and familiarity with the employer's specialty area. A second round typically involves a panel or video interview where you walk through a case review scenario or discuss your approach to utilization decisions. Final-stage interviews may include a written assessment or conversation with department leadership about operational priorities.
Where can I find and apply to nursing consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to nursing consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your clinical background and specialty, then apply directly to each opening that fits your experience.
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