Compliance Investigator 1-3

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Compliance Investigator position is a career progression group that ensures alleged violations of the Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Board Rules and Regulations, and state and federal laws are appropriately investigated for final disciplinary resolution under the supervision of the Compliance Team Leader. The incumbent will investigate matters that impact Registered Nurse licensure, student eligibility, and advancement/clinical progression, and report to the Compliance Team Leader. Utilizes sound judgment to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and procedures, and demonstrates initiative in handling of 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.

Requirements

• 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 bachelor's degree.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in overall job duties while working and consulting with a Compliance Investigator 2 or 3, RN Compliance Officers, and the Compliance Team Leader.
• Proficiency in overall job duties while working and consulting with a Compliance Investigator 3, RN Compliance Officers, and the Compliance Team Leader.
• Proficiency in overall job duties while working and consulting with RN Compliance Officers and the Compliance Team Leader.
• Ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
• Ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
• Ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
• Ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
• Ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
• Ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level compliance investigations when the alleged act poses a lower risk for harm to patients or human error behavior.
• Conduct experienced-level compliance investigations when the alleged act results in substantial harm or there is a high risk of substantial harm to patients or when the alleged act poses a moderate risk for substantial harm to patients or at-risk behavior.
• Perform advanced-level compliance investigations when the alleged act poses imminent and substantial danger to the public health, safety, and welfare of citizens, or the alleged act results in substantial harm, or there is a high risk of substantial harm to patients.
• Investigate matters that impact Registered Nurse licensure, student eligibility, and advancement/clinical progression.
• Interpret and apply policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Handle non-routine situations with initiative.
• Exercise a high degree of confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level