Attorney 4

State of Ohio; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) in Reynoldsburg, OH is seeking an Attorney 4 to assist in the Compliance Unit. This unclassified position supports the Adjudication program, disciplinary actions, and coordination with the AGO on settlements.

Qualifications include Ohio Bar admission and 12 months’ licensed attorney experience, plus 6 months in training and development. Work hours align with state duties, with a permanent full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code.
• 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney.
• 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering and implementing the Board of Nursing Adjudication program.
• Review completed investigation reports to determine if sufficient evidence exists to propose disciplinary action.
• Consult and confer with Supervising Attorney and/or Chief Legal Counsel and/or Supervising Board Member for Disciplinary Matters to determine course of action (e.g., Notice of Opportunity for Hearing. Consent Agreement or Examination Order, eligibility for alternative programs, close due to lack of evidence/no violation, etc.)
• Confer with Attorney General's Office (AGO) staff regarding agency position in settlement conferences/negotiations for post-notice Consent Agreements
• Draft notices of Immediate and Automatic Suspension
• Ensure documentation of activity on cases in appropriate databases
• Cooperate with and act as legal liaison to Assistant Attorney General (AAG) on assigned cases at the appellate level and filing certified record in appeals cases
• Prepares exhibits and identifies evidence in cases in which no administrative hearing has been requested by the respondent (i.e., "no request cases")
• Assists with motions and orders during and after Board Meetings

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Nursing Board

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Work Location: 8995 E Main St Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 43068 United States

Compensation: $40.40

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. as directed

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal

Who We Are

The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) regulates more than 300,000 licenses and certificates. OBN licenses and regulates Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs), Dialysis Technicians (DTs), Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Medication Aides (MA-Cs). OBN's top priorities are to efficiently license the nursing workforce and remove unsafe practitioners from practice in a timely manner to protect Ohio patients. Public protection is critical, as nursing touches virtually every citizen of Ohio.

The OBN's vision

is to be a leader through innovative and efficient health care regulation positively impacting the wellbeing of every Ohioan.

Our mission

is to actively safeguard the public through equitable regulation of nursing and other health care professions.

Our goal

is to verify that individuals meet the statutory and regulatory requirements to enter or remain in practice in Ohio's health care workforce through a system designed to license and certify qualified applicants as quickly as possible.

Our top priorities are to efficiently license and certify Ohio's nurses and other health care professionals, and to promptly remove unsafe practitioners from practice in order to safeguard patients. Protecting the public is essential, as nursing and healthcare services impact nearly every resident of the State.

What You’ll Do

The Ohio Board of Nursing is seeking a qualified candidate for our available Attorney 4 position to assist in the Compliance Unit.

THIS POSITION SERVES IN THE UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE AS OUTLINED UNDER OHIO REVISED CODE (ORC) 124.11(A)(9)

• Assist in administering and implementing the Board of Nursing Adjudication program
• Review completed investigation reports to determine if sufficient evidence exists to propose disciplinary action
• Consult and confer with Supervising Attorney and/or Chief Legal Counsel and/or Supervising Board Member for Disciplinary Matters to determine course of action (e.g., Notice of Opportunity for Hearing. Consent Agreement or Examination Order, eligibility for alternative programs, close due to lack of evidence/no violation, etc.)
• Confer with Attorney General's Office (AGO) staff regarding agency position in settlement conferences/negotiations for post-notice Consent Agreements
• Draft notices of Immediate and Automatic Suspension
• Ensure documentation of activity on cases in appropriate databases
• Cooperate with and act as legal liaison to Assistant Attorney General (AAG) on assigned cases at the appellate level and filing certified record in appeals cases
• Prepares exhibits and identifies evidence in cases in which no administrative hearing has been requested by the respondent (i.e., "no request cases")
• Assists with motions and orders during and after Board Meetings

Additional Information

Must successfully complete a background check.

Why Work For The State Of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.