RN COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Description: Louisiana State Government is at the momment seeking for RN COMPLIANCE OFFICER right now, this occupation will be reside in Louisiana. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. 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 opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.
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Position filled - Someone has been selected for the position.
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The State of Louisiana only accepts online applications. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computer access is available at your local library, at local Louisiana Workforce Commission Business Career Solutions Centers, and at our Baton Rouge Information and Testing Office at 5825 Florida Boulevard, Room 1070, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. If you require an ADA accommodation, please contact our office at (225) 925-1911 or Toll Free: (866) 783-5462 during business hours for additional assistance.
(Please note: Libraries and LWC centers cannot provide in-depth assistance to applicants with limited computer skills; therefore, we suggest that such applicants have someone with computer proficiency accompany them to these facilities to assist with the computer application process. Also, no State Civil Service employees are housed at the libraries or LWC centers to answer specific questions about the hiring process. Such questions should be directed to our Baton Rouge Information and Testing Office at the phone numbers above or by visiting the office on Florida Blvd. where assistance is available. Information is also provided on our job seeker website at www.jobs.la.gov).
For further information about this vacancy contact:
LaQueda Ricks
ricksl@lsbn.state.la.us
225-755-7500
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing plus four years of professional nursing experience.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
A baccalaureate degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.
A master's degree in nursing or public health will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Specialized degrees less than a doctorate will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
A doctorate in nursing or public health will substitute for two years of the required experience.
Specialized degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years 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 Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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 EXERCISED:
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 occupation, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Louisiana State Government.
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This occupation will be opened on: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:45:14 GMT