Licensing Analyst 1(Job Appointment)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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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 advanced-level position ensures that student credentials, Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licenses are timely issued to all eligible applicants who have completed the requirements for licensure. This position must exercise sound judgment, creativity, and resourcefulness in all areas of responsibility and must be proficient in the use of computers. Position requires the ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, and to communicate the same verbally and in writing professionally. This position will be filled as a job appointment that will be filled for a limited duration, not to exceed four years.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of 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.
• Proficient in the use of computers.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
• Acting Decisively : The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
• Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

Responsibilities

• Examines and analyzes data submitted by and/or on behalf of each applicant for accuracy, authenticity, and completeness of factual information to document the determination of eligibility and qualification for approval or licensure and prepares the file.
• Research and reviews licensure and actions taken by other jurisdictions, states and/or entities as reported to central databases.
• Solicits certified true copies of official decisions and actions relative to applicants/licensees.
• Reviews applications to determine if all requirements for approval and licensure have been met, including the payment of fees.
• Communicates with applicant regarding the status of the application and/or requests relative to requisite information for further disposition of the approval and licensure process.
• Determines eligibility for and issues temporary permits and RN and APRN licenses and approval for students to applicants when all requirements are met.
• Research records, makes requests and responds to requests for information to/from entities that include professional organizations, hospital administrators, health care entities, providers, certifying bodies, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, other federal, state and local officials, general public, and other licensing and/or certification entities relative to applicants, statutes verifications, name changes, rules and regulations and other public information.
• Explains federal and state laws, rules and regulations, standards and agency policies to officials, staff, applicants, the public and/or providers of services and interprets and applies same as it relates to RN and APRN licensure.

Benefits

• The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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