RN Compliance Officer
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Description: Louisiana Department of State Civil Service is hiring RN Compliance Officer right now, this job will be ordered in Louisiana. More complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing plus five years of professional nursing experience.
SUBSTITUTIONS :
A baccalaureate degree in nursing may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
A master's degree in nursing may be substituted for an additional year of the required experience.
A doctorate in nursing may be substituted for an additional year of the required experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
No Civil Service test score is required in order 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 oppo! rtunities.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.
NOTE: Preference may be given to candidates with at least 1 year of experience treating clients with chemical dependency. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings. Application Status Message What it Means Application received Your application has been submitted successfully. Checking for required test score We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test. Evaluating experience Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Eligible for consideration You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position. Referred to hiring manager for review Your applicati! on has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview. Position filled Someone has been selected for the position. Position cancelled The agency has decided not to fill the position. For further information about this vacancy contact: Donna Adams
La State Board of Nursing
(225) 755-7507
Email: adamsd@lsbn.state.la.us
Job Concepts:
FUNCTION OF WORK: To investigate complaints of alleged violations of the Nurse Practice Act and/or compliance with statutory provisions and/or rules and regulations of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners or any other state regulatory board.
LEVEL OF WORK: Program Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Broad direction from the Executive Director/Assistant Executive Director. General from a Registered Nurse Nursing Practice Consultant or other higher level administrative personnel.
SUPERVISION E! XERCISED: None.
LOCATION OF WORK: Statewide.
JOB ! DISTINCTIONS: Differs from RN Program Coordinator by the presence of responsibility for investigating complaints of alleged violations of the Nurse Practice Act or any other law related to nursing practice.
Differs from the RN Supervisor A by the absence of supervision over lower level registered nurses.
Examples of Work:
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Develops investigative plans and performs detailed investigations to prove or disprove the complaint and produce sufficient evidence for an administrative hearing or court of law to document non-compliance.
Initiates the summary suspension of licenses for registered nurses or licensed practical nurses that jeopardize the safety of the public.
Performs review of records to include medical records for all types of health facilities, legal documents, personnel records and other! regulatory reports in order to obtain, compile and analyze information necessary to determine violations of the Nurse Practice Act or any other law related to nursing practice and/or compliance with law, rules and regulations.
Performs and documents interviews of witnesses regarding the alleged violations.
Prepares clear and concise written reports of investigations, organizes evidence and information for presentation at Board hearings.
Provides recommendations to Board Director for disposition of complaints.
Negotiates with licensees and/or attorney legal disposition of complaints.
Provides testimony for adjudication of cases at hearings of Board of Nursing, the Board of Practical Nursing, or any other regulatory board.
Provides compliance guidelines and information to health care professionals, agencies and the general public.
Examines documents, applications, transcripts, to determine eligibility to obtain or retain licensure as a Registered ! Nurse, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse.! Also may include other medical professionals.
Monitors activities of impaired nurses or students for compliance with the regulatory board (Louisiana State Board of Nursing, Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, etc.) orders, drug screening programs, aftercare contractor and conditions of probation.
Serves as a resource to the public, governmental agencies and law enforcement agencies other interested parties relative to the Recovery Nurse Program, Licensure, Disciplinary regulations of the Board of Nursing.
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If you were eligible to this job, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Louisiana Department of State Civil Service.
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This job will be started on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 21:49:15 GMT
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