TMB - Investigator V (REMOTE)

TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Medical Board seeks a Field Investigator (Licensed LVN or RN), responsible for conducting complex investigations, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance within the healthcare regulations of Texas. The role offers a competitive salary of $4,915.76 monthly and requires candidates to be Texas residents with the relevant licenses. Opportunities for professional development, flexible scheduling, and work-life balance are emphasized.

Benefits

Work-life balance incentives

Telework opportunities

401K retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Must hold a Texas License as RN or LVN.
• Extensive experience in direct patient care (5 years) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts complex investigations.
• Prepares detailed reports of investigative findings.
• May present evidence in court and assist with training.

Skills

Investigative methods

Document review

Communication

Data collection

Medical record analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in medicine, health care, or related field

Texas License in good standing as RN or LVN

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Excel

Document management systems

LaserFiche

Sequel

Job description

Home Office Travis County1700 N Congress AveAustin78701

Other Locations

Texas-City Not Applicable

Protective Service

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the TimeState Job Code : 1354Salary Admin Plan : BGrade : 20

Salary (Pay Basis)

4,915.76-4,915.76(Monthly)

Number of Openings

Overtime Status

Exempt

Job Posting

May 8, 2024, 5 : 35 : 18 PM

Closing Date

Ongoing

Description

TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD

STATE JOB VACANCY NOTICE

INVESTIGATIONS DEPT

INTERNAL ONLY

Job Posting : 24-503-59Opening Date : May 8th, 2024No. of Openings : 1

Monthly Salary : $4,915.76Closing Date : open until filled Type of Employment : Full-Time

Job Title : Field Investigator – Licensed LVN or RN

Class Number1354

Salary Group : B20

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : This position is home-based.

Agency : Texas Medical Board

1801 Congress Ave STE 9.200

Austin, TX 78701

How to Apply : All applications for employment with the Texas Medical Board must be submitted electronically by 5 : 00 p.m. central time on the job closing date via FAX or E-MAIL. Completed applications may be faxed to 512.305.7124 or e-mailed to

NOTE : Must be Texas residents to apply. Dual state employment or employed at a State Public University is not allowed. Additionally, a criminal history check will be conducted on the primary candidate recommended for the position. Applicants will be required to furnish birth date and possibly SSN for this purpose.

Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at :

• Must hold a Texas License in good standing as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse to be considered for this position. The TMB pays for licensure renewals and CE for nurses

Agency Information

We have over 200 employees across the state of Texas.We are a collaborative and team environment work culture that values an environment of trust and accountability as we work towards our Board’s mission to protect and enhance the public’s health, safety, and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline, and education.

We value employee work-life balance and provide our team incentives that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, health and retirement programs, 401K, vacation and sick leave paid, holiday pay, and other various benefits.

General Description

Performs highly significant and complex investigative and inspection duties for the Texas Medical Board and eight sub-boards and committees. Within the confines of established procedure and policy, independently plans, organizes, schedules and conducts prolonged, complex or unusual investigations through data collection, review and evaluation of documents and medical records, interviews of witnesses, and obtaining appropriate panelists / consultants(s). Independently prepares comprehensive and detailed reports of investigative findings that support case resolution.Works under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor and subsequent supervision of the Manager of Investigations as needed, with considerable latitude for the use of discretion, initiative, and independent judgment.May be required to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to complex and / or unusual investigations and inspections procedures.Duties may include assisting with training.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

85%Within the confines of established procedure and policy, independently plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts complex investigations and inspections through data collection, review and evaluation of documents and medical records, interviews with witnesses, and obtaining appropriate consultation.Prepares comprehensive and detailed reports of investigative findings in compliance with policy and guidelines for content and timeliness, to include but not limited to adequate support of dismissal or prosecution for case resolution.Independent overnight travel will be required.

5% Initiates and assists with the presentation of evidence in court and administrative hearings; testifies as a witness.

10%Performs related work as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in medicine, health care, medical quality assurance, investigations or related fields of study preferred
• Must hold a Texas License in good standing as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Must have a valid Texas Driver License
• Must have the capability to connect to a high-speed internet in a home based office
• Extensive and responsible experience in direct patient care (minimum of 5 years of continuous employment) preferred
• Extensive and responsible experience in investigations and medical quality assurance work preferred
• Experience working with litigating attorneysand testifying as a witness is preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Windows, Excel, LaserFiche, Sequel is preferred
• Additional work experience in medicine, health care, medical quality assurance, investigations or related work experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year to year basis

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal regulatory laws affecting the practice of medicine and the Texas Medical Board
• Knowledge of investigative methods and court procedures, rules of evidence, and departmental policies
• Skills in conducting investigations, inspectionsand / or medical record review – medical peer reveiw
• Skills in compiling, evaluating, and presenting relevant data gathered through investigation or review
• Skills in preparation of detailed and comprehensive investigative reports
• Skills in researching and interpreting rules and regulations
• Skills in applying investigative techniques and procedures to assigned cases
• Skills in prioritizing tasks, staying organized, and working under strict time constraints
• Skills in using independent judgment and working with minimal supervision
• Ability to initiate and coordinate all phases of an investigation
• Ability to analyze medical records
• Ability to identify expert testimony regarding standards of medical care
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to accurately report facts
• Ability to gather information and evidence
• Ability to explain and interpret pertinent provisions of laws and regulations to other investigators, licensees, and complainants
• Ability to maintain productive and professional liaison with co-workers, the general public, and federal, state, and local authorities
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in case preparation
• Must have working knowledge ofMicrosoft Windows
• Must be knowledgeable and familiar with operating document management systems
• Must be willing and able to travel independently at least 20% ofthe time that may require overnight stays

Physical Requirements And / Or Working Conditions of Employment

• The principal job functions are performed in a home-based standard office environment and require :
• Regular and punctual attendance, 8 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00 p.m., Monday-Friday
• Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones
• Frequentlyworking under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others
• Compliance with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to applicable security and safetyrules, confidentiality, regulations and standards
• If hired, must provide document(s) withinthreedays of hire date thatestablishesidentity and employmenteligibility
• Applicants must have or can secure high-speed internet access with a minimum speed of 20 MBPS download
• and 2 MBPS upload. Applicants may be required to provide confirmation from the area ISP.

Remarks

Resumes will not be accepted without a completed signed State of Texas Applications for Employment. If you are selected, you will be called for an interview. Only applicants who are interviewed will receive written notification of application results.The person hired may not be simultaneously employed by another state agency or Texas public institution of higher education.Must reside in Texas.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Medical Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or veteran status.Employment opportunities shall not be denied a qualified individual with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation.The applicant should communicate requests for reasonable accommodations by calling [phone].

Selective Service Requirement : If selected for employment, male applicants age 18 through 25 must present proof of registration or exemption with the federal Selective Service System.

Qualifications

TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD

STATE JOB VACANCY NOTICE

INVESTIGATIONS DEPT

INTERNAL ONLY

Job Posting : 24-503-45 REPOST Opening Date : May 8th, 2024No. of Openings : 1

Monthly Salary : $4,915.76Closing Date : open until filled Type of Employment : Full-Time

Job Title : Field Investigator – Licensed LVN or RN

Class Number1354

Salary Group : B20

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : This position is home-based.

Agency : Texas Medical Board

1801 Congress Ave STE 9.200

Austin, TX 78701

How to Apply : All applications for employment with the Texas Medical Board must be submitted electronically by 5 : 00 p.m. central time on the job closing date via FAX or E-MAIL. Completed applications may be faxed to 512.305.7124 or e-mailed to

NOTE : Must be Texas residents to apply. Dual state employment or employed at a State Public University is not allowed. Additionally, a criminal history check will be conducted on the primary candidate recommended for the position. Applicants will be required to furnish birth date and possibly SSN for this purpose.

Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at :

• Must hold a Texas License in good standing as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse to be considered for this position. The TMB pays for licensure renewals and CE for nurses

Agency Information

We have over 200 employees across the state of Texas.We are a collaborative and team environment work culture that values an environment of trust and accountability as we work towards our Board’s mission to protect and enhance the public’s health, safety, and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline, and education.

We value employee work-life balance and provide our team incentives that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, health and retirement programs, 401K, vacation and sick leave paid, holiday pay, and other various benefits.

General Description

Performs highly significant and complex investigative and inspection duties for the Texas Medical Board and eight sub-boards and committees. Within the confines of established procedure and policy, independently plans, organizes, schedules and conducts prolonged, complex or unusual investigations through data collection, review and evaluation of documents and medical records, interviews of witnesses, and obtaining appropriate panelists / consultants(s). Independently prepares comprehensive and detailed reports of investigative findings that support case resolution.Works under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor and subsequent supervision of the Manager of Investigations as needed, with considerable latitude for the use of discretion, initiative, and independent judgment.May be required to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to complex and / or unusual investigations and inspections procedures.Duties may include assisting with training.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

85%Within the confines of established procedure and policy, independently plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts complex investigations and inspections through data collection, review and evaluation of documents and medical records, interviews with witnesses, and obtaining appropriate consultation.Prepares comprehensive and detailed reports of investigative findings in compliance with policy and guidelines for content and timeliness, to include but not limited to adequate support of dismissal or prosecution for case resolution.Independent overnight travel will be required.

5% Initiates and assists with the presentation of evidence in court and administrative hearings; testifies as a witness.

10%Performs related work as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in medicine, health care, medical quality assurance, investigations or related fields of study preferred
• Must hold a Texas License in good standing as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Must have a valid Texas Driver License
• Must have the capability to connect to a high-speed internet in a home based office
• Extensive and responsible experience in direct patient care (minimum of 5 years of continuous employment) preferred
• Extensive and responsible experience in investigations and medical quality assurance work preferred
• Experience working with litigating attorneysand testifying as a witness is preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Windows, Excel, LaserFiche, Sequel is preferred
• Additional work experience in medicine, health care, medical quality assurance, investigations or related work experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year to year basis

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal regulatory laws affecting the practice of medicine and the Texas Medical Board
• Knowledge of investigative methods and court procedures, rules of evidence, and departmental policies
• Skills in conducting investigations, inspectionsand / or medical record review – medical peer reveiw
• Skills in compiling, evaluating, and presenting relevant data gathered through investigation or review
• Skills in preparation of detailed and comprehensive investigative reports
• Skills in researching and interpreting rules and regulations
• Skills in applying investigative techniques and procedures to assigned cases
• Skills in prioritizing tasks, staying organized, and working under strict time constraints
• Skills in using independent judgment and working with minimal supervision
• Ability to initiate and coordinate all phases of an investigation
• Ability to analyze medical records
• Ability to identify expert testimony regarding standards of medical care
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to accurately report facts
• Ability to gather information and evidence
• Ability to explain and interpret pertinent provisions of laws and regulations to other investigators, licensees, and complainants
• Ability to maintain productive and professional liaison with co-workers, the general public, and federal, state, and local authorities
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in case preparation
• Must have working knowledge ofMicrosoft Windows
• Must be knowledgeable and familiar with operating document management systems
• Must be willing and able to travel independently at least 20% ofthe time that may require overnight stays

Physical Requirements And / Or Working Conditions of Employment

• The principal job functions are performed in a home-based standard office environment and require :
• Regular and punctual attendance, 8 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00 p.m., Monday-Friday
• Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones
• Frequentlyworking under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others
• Compliance with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to applicable security and safetyrules, confidentiality, regulations and standards
• If hired, must provide document(s) withinthreedays of hire date thatestablishesidentity and employmenteligibility
• Applicants must have or can secure high-speed internet access with a minimum speed of 20 MBPS download
• and 2 MBPS upload. Applicants may be required to provide confirmation from the area ISP.

Remarks

Resumes will not be accepted without a completed signed State of Texas Applications for Employment. If you are selected, you will be called for an interview. Only applicants who are interviewed will receive written notification of application results.The person hired may not be simultaneously employed by another state agency or Texas public institution of higher education.Must reside in Texas.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Medical Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or veteran status.Employment opportunities shall not be denied a qualified individual with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation.The applicant should communicate requests for reasonable accommodations by calling [phone].

Selective Service Requirement : If selected for employment, male applicants age 18 through 25 must present proof of registration or exemption with the federal Selective Service System.