Administrative Assistant 5

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

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. This highly responsible position serves as Project Manager and primary contact for LSBN Schools of Nursing and Educational Programs. Additionally, under the leadership of the CEO, the position will provide high-level confidential administrative support for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and act as a liaison to the LSBN Board of Directors. Incumbent must possess and utilize knowledge relative to the Nurse Practice Act and the Administrative Rules of the Board relative to Schools of Nursing. The incumbent is expected to work collaboratively and communicate frequently with internal and external staff and stakeholders.

Requirements

Four years of experience in administrative services.
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.

Nice To Haves

Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Following Policies and Procedures : The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
Displaying Professionalism : The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
Adapting to Change : The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with the CEO, Chief Credentialing Officer, and staff to ensure that Schools of Nursing comply with the educational standards for undergraduate and graduate programs.
Receives and conducts initial staff review of faculty qualifications, faculty exceptions, and clinical facility surveys.
Creates and maintains all Board-approved Schools of Nursing forms.
Requests and reviews additional information as needed.
Receives and conducts initial staff review of Annual Reports from Schools of Nursing.
Requests and collects additional information from Schools of Nursing as needed.
Evaluates all documentation received from in-state and out-of-state Schools of Nursing who are seeking programmatic approval from LSBN Board of Directors.
Requests and receives additional information as needed.
Prepares documents and agenda sheets for presentation to LSBN Board of Directors regarding same.
Retrieves and reviews Pearson Vue Reports for each School of Nursing to monitor school performance and NCLEX scores.
Prepares analytics and summary reports for presentation to the board of directors.
Compose correspondences to Schools of Nursing, continuing education providers, and other relevant individuals and institutions to document compliance with Rules and Regulations and/or board decisions.