Nursing Licensure Compliance Investigator (Part-Time)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Louisiana State Board of Nursing is seeking a part-time Classified WAE investigator to safeguard nurses’ licensure and student eligibility in Louisiana. The role involves investigating actions affecting licensure, reporting to the Compliance Team Leader, and handling confidential admin duties with nationwide contacts.

Applicants should meet substantial experience or education requirements, and be prepared to work up to 1,245 hours per year in a the regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field.
• A bachelor's degree.
• Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six years of full-time work experience in any field. Maximum substitution is 120 semester hours (up to four years).
• Official job specifications can be found here.

Responsibilities

• Receives information regarding actions or omissions by licensees that may represent a violation of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Develops and initiates investigative plans; conducts investigations, interviews, secures evidence, analyzes records.
• Notifies respondents of allegations per statutory requirements and case law.
• Prepares clear written reports and attaches pertinent records.
• Closes investigations within the Priority or Complaints guideline.
• Keeps Compliance Investigator 4B informed of issues and concerns.
• Utilizes the internal chain of command for communication.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and promotes process improvement.
• Works cooperatively as a team member, assisting other staff as needed.

Skills

Communicating Effectively

Following Policies and Procedures

Thinking Critically

Accepting Direction

Ethics and Integrity

Accountability

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Louisiana State Board of Nursing is seeking a part-time Classified WAE investigator to safeguard nurses’ licensure and student eligibility in Louisiana. The role involves investigating actions affecting licensure, reporting to the Compliance Team Leader, and handling confidential admin duties with nationwide contacts.

Applicants should meet substantial experience or education requirements, and be prepared to work up to 1,245 hours per year in a the regulated environment.