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ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF NURSING
The mission of the Arizona State Board of Nursing is to protect and promote the welfare of the public by ensuring that each person holding a nursing license or certificate is competent to practice safely.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Job Location:
Address: 1740 West Adams Street, Suite 2000
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $98,987.20 Annually
Grade: 29
Closing Date: Open until Business Needs are Met
Job Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner investigates both alleged nurse practice and non-nurse practice violations of the Nurse Practice Act, and recommends appropriate disciplinary action to the Board.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
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.); and 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; and 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; and 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 witness; works with applicable staff to refer criminal actions to appropriate law enforcement entities; and submits cases for summary suspensions, consent agreements and non-disciplinary actions.
Takes part in projects and presentations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Nurse Practice Act rules and regulations;
Project management principles, professional report writing principles;
Reporting regulations for abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations;
Health care issues and standards of care for various populations including acute care and long term services;
Applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures and standards related to standards of practice and nursing scope of practice.
Skills in:
Effectively relate to licensees and certificate holders, complainants and inter-agency stakeholders;
Nursing process including assessment, monitoring and evaluation;
Medical chart review;
Basic computer operations skills, including working with Word and Google documents, and use of databases.
Ability to:
Analyze problems and develop plans for remedial action;
Interpret rules, laws, and policies and apply to unique case circumstances;
Work in a fast-paced environment;
Organize, prioritize and track files and information from various sources;
Work independently and with a variety of internal and external customers;
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.
Selective Preference(s):
Experience as Advanced Practice Nurse, legal nurse consulting, investigations, substance abuse, and in acute, outpatient, public health or long-term care settings.
Minimum of 5 years nursing experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
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: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
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 program here. 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, 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 .
Salary: $98,987.20 Annually | Pay Scale: 29 Originally posted on Himalayas