Nursing Board Consultant
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Job Description
ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF NURSING
The mission of the Arizona State Board of Nursing is to protect and promote the welfare of public by ensuring that each person holding a nursing license or certificate is competent to practice safely. The Board fulfills its mission through the regulation of the practice of nursing and the approval of nursing education programs. The mission derived from the Nursing Practice Act supersedes the interest of any individual the nursing profession or any special interest group.
NURSE PRACTICE CONSULTANT
**This position is flexible with telecommuting after training period has ended**
1740 West Adams
Phoenix Arizona 85007
Hourly Pay Range: $21.14 - $37.84
Grade: 21
This position will close June 23 2025
This position is part of the Alternative to Discipline Department (ATD) a non-disciplinary non-public monitoring department for Registered Nurses Licensed Practice Nurses and Advanced Practical Registered Nurses. The ATD programs are designed for nurses with substance use disorders medical or mental health conditions nurses at risk for these disorders/conditions or nurses with a combination of these disorders/conditions.
The Nursing Board Consultant (NBC) investigates both alleged nurse practice and non-nurse practice violations of the Nurse Practice Act and prepares a report and recommends appropriate disciplinary action to the Board.
This position investigates all suspected violations of the Nurse Practice Act received about individual licensees applicants or certificate holders and applies and interprets Federal State and agency laws rules regulations and policies regarding nursing practice.
During the Nursing Board Consultants investigation of complex or sensitive allegations of legal or regulatory violations the Nursing Board Consultant:
Interviews and collects evidence; examines and analyzes medical records medical documentation legal documents evaluations healthcare and employment related records; reviews and detects improprieties and deviations from the standard of practice determining if a violation of the Nurse Practice Act has occurred; prepares an investigative report for the Board including Board action recommendations; and prepares consent agreements for use in administrative hearings
Presents cases at Board Meetings and testifies in administrative hearings as an official witness and enters relevant case information and documents into the database to track and monitor open cases and ensure accurate status and timely resolution of complaints
Knowledge in the area of nursing practice terminology and meaning of the Nurse Practice Act; the methods and principles for writing investigative reports; and techniques/principles for conducting investigations
Skills in extracting and utilizing information from statutes legal documents evaluation forms and related records; eliciting information in an investigation interview; interpersonal relations as applied to Respondent Complainants employers and other state Boards of Nursing; and organization prioritization and follow through
Ability to work well with others; prioritize plan analyze coordinate and manage a caseload; maintain objectivity; produce timely and accurate reports and documentation; and in presenting cases in a Board meeting or hearing. Basic computer skills including working with Word and Google. Eligible for remote work days after initial training is completed
This position requires a current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse through the Arizona State Board of Nursing
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Minimum Bachelors Degree in Nursing
Effective time management skills
Analytical abilities
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Sick leave
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Diane Caruso at for assistance
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
