Advanced Practice Consultant
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ARIZONA BOARD OF NURSINGThe 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. |
Advanced Practice Consultant
| Job Location: |
1740 West Adams Street Suite 200
Phoenix Arizona 85007
| Posting Details: |
Hourly Pay Rate: $47.59
Grade: 29
This position will remain open until filled
| Job Summary: |
The Advanced Practice Consultant (APC) investigates both alleged nurse practice and non-nurse practice violations of the Nurse Practice Act and recommends appropriate disciplinary action to the Board.
| Job Duties: |
Reviews complaints and develops an investigative plan. Interviews complainants witnesses providers and respondents and obtain written statements records and evidence relevant to the investigation. Prepares and issues subpoenas to obtain or inspect pertinent information (police reports medical records personnel records etc.). Gathers and preserves documentary and physical evidence
Enters relevant case information and documents into the database to track and monitor open cases to ensure accurate status and timely resolution of complaints. Analyzes medical records medical documentation legal documents evaluations healthcare and employment-related records government records and practice reviews
Writes reports of findings to summarize the evidence obtained and submit for review and use in disciplinary proceedings. Conducts multi-agency investigations regarding various subject matter in high-profile cases. Prepares Interim Orders requesting licensees consider voluntarily submitting to an evaluation or drug test based on prior board actions and presents findings for final action
Presents cases at Board Meetings and testifies in administrative hearings as an official with applicable staff to refer criminal actions to appropriate law enforcement cases for summary suspensions consent agreements and non-disciplinary actions
Takes part in projects and presentations
Other duties as related to the position
| Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge:
Knowledge in applicable laws rules policies procedures and standards related to standards of practice and nursing scope of practice
Knowledge in health care issues and standards of care for various populations including acute care and long term services
Knowledge in project management principles professional report writing principles
Knowledge reporting regulations for abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations
Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act rules and regulations
Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills in order to effectively relate to licensees and certificateholders complainants and inter-agency stakeholders
Basic computer operations skills including working with Word and Googledocuments and use of databases
Skilled in nursing process including assessment monitoring and evaluation
Skilled in medical chart review
Ability:
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
Ability to interpret rules laws and policies and apply to unique case circumstances
Ability to work independently and with a variety of internal and external customers
Ability to organize prioritize and track files and information from various sources
Critically analyze problems and develop plans for remedial action
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
| Selective Preference(s): |
Experience as Advanced Practice Nurse legal nurse consulting investigationssubstance abuse and in acute outpatient public health or long-term care settingspreferred
Minimum of 5 years nursing experience
| Licenses/Certifications: |
Current unencumbered license/certification as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse with prescribing privileges through the Arizona State Board of Nursing
Masters Degree in Nursing
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
| Benefits: |
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 plus 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Sick leave
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
| Retirement: |
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
| Contact Us: |
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shawn McConnell at for assistance
Required Experience:
Contract
Key Skills
- Practice Management
- Veterinary Experience
- Enterprise Architecture
- Office Manager Experience
- Enterprise Software
- Healthcare Management
- IaaS
- TOGAF
- Medical office experience
- Conflict Management
- COBIT
- Customer relationship management
About Company
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.
