Compliance Investigator 1

Baton Rouge, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 2922 - 5734

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

To safeguard the life and health of the citizens of Louisiana by assuring that persons practicing as Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are competent and safe.

Job Appointment: This job is listed as an appointment that could last up to four years

Overview
The incumbent will investigate matters that impact Registered Nurse licensure student eligibility advancement/clinical progression and report to the Compliance Team Leader. The incumbent will utilize sound judgment to interpret and apply policies regulations and procedures and demonstrate initiative in handling non-routine situations. Requires the exercise of a high degree of confidentiality essential in the execution of administrative duties. Involves frequent contact with Registered Nurse licensees applicants student nurses schools of nursing employers other state and federal agencies hospital administrators regulatory agencies attorneys and law enforcement agencies in Louisiana and nationwide among others.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules and all applicable federal and state laws.
Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent honest and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions behaviors performance and decisions.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.

What makes the opportunity exciting or unique
Working as a compliance Investigator is a unique opportunity to support and uphold public health and safety. You will contribute to the integrity and accountability of the nursing profession. Become part of a dedicated team that values ethical standards fairness and professional growth.

Join us in shaping the future of nursing in Louisiana.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in accounting auditing administrative services building inspection real estate appraisal law enforcement investigations or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelors degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Receives information regarding actions or omissions by licensees and others that may represent a violation of the Nurse Practice Act;
develops and initiates investigative plan; conducts comprehensive investigations through interviewing securing evidence and information related to the matter under investigation analyzing records among other activities.
Timely notifies respondents of allegations/information in accordance with statutory requirements and case law.
Travels and establishes relationships with the employer. schools nursing community and others in assigned regions by among other means conducting site visits during investigations as much as practicable.
Prepares clear and concise written reports of investigations and attaches pertinent records to support the investigative report. Close investigation within the Priority or Complaints guideline.
Keep Compliance Investigator 4B informed of issues and concerns within the area of responsibility.
Utilizes the internal chain of command appropriately for communication purposes.
Participates in performance improvement activities continually improving all processes as opportunities for improvement arise.
Works cooperatively as a member of the team assisting and relieving other staff members as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Job Appointment-This job is listed as an appointment that could last up to four years

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How to Apply

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Kris Major
Louisiana State Board of Nursing

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