Attorney 4

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

The Ohio Board of Nursing is seeking a qualified candidate for our available Attorney 4 position to assist in the Compliance Unit.

THIS POSITION SERVES IN THE UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE AS OUTLINED UNDER OHIO REVISED CODE (ORC) 124.11 (A)(9)

This position will work under the direction/supervision of a Supervising Attorney and will perform the following job duties:

• Assist in administering and implementing the Board of Nursing Adjudication program
• Review completed investigation reports to determine if sufficient evidence exists to propose disciplinary action
• Consult and confer with Supervising Attorney and/or Chief Legal Counsel and/or Board Supervising Member for Disciplinary Matters to determine course of action (e.g. Notice of Opportunity for Hearing Consent Agreement or Examination Order eligibility for alternative programs close due to lack of evidence/no violation etc.)
• Confer with Attorney Generals Office (AGO) staff regarding agency position in settlement conferences/negotiations for post-notice Consent Agreements
• Draft Notices of Immediate and Automatic Suspension
• Ensure documentation of activity on cases in appropriate databases
• Cooperate with and act as legal liaison to Assistant Attorney General (AAG) on assigned cases at the appellate level and filing certified record in appeals cases
• Prepares exhibits and identifies evidence in cases in which no administrative hearing has been requested by the respondent (i.e. no request cases)
• Assists with motions and orders during and after Board Meetings

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. employee training & development.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) regulates more than 300000 licenses and certificates. OBN licenses and regulates Registered Nurses (RNs) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs) Dialysis Technicians (DTs) Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Medication Aides (MA-Cs). OBNs top priorities are to efficiently license the nursing workforce and remove unsafe practitioners from practice in a timely manner to protect Ohio patients. Public protection is critical as nursing touches virtually every citizen of Ohio.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Successful candidate must pass a background check.