Attorney 5 - Chief of Investigations
State of Ohio, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States
Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
Job Skills:
Attorney/Legal
The Ohio Board of Nursing is seeking a qualified candidate for our available Attorney 5 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)
This position will work under the direction/supervision of our Chief Legal Counsel and will perform the following job duties:
Responsibilities
Coordinates Board investigations regarding legal violations of the Nurse Practice Act & Administrative Rules
Supervises Board compliance agents & enforcement agents
Acts as an expert in Nursing Board law & rules in supervision of investigatory processes
Supervises, oversees & trains staff in regard to investigations & related legal processes
Edits/revises investigation related documents & processes
Answers inquiries from the public
Reviews, prioritizes & assigns incoming complaints to Board investigators
Oversees review & processing of investigative files
Ensures reports are processed in accordance with federal law & internal policies
Responds to requests from other State Agencies for investigative records
Coordinates & oversees investigative subpoenas
Analyzes criminal law, administrative law & case law relating to investigative processes
Travels across the State as needed to oversee investigative processes
Assists in administering, planning & implementing the adjudication/disciplinary program of the Board
Analyzes alleged violations of the Nurse Practice Act & collects & reviews additional evidence as needed
Identifies legal course of action against alleged violators of Nurse Practice Act & confers with the Supervising Board Member, Chief Legal Counsel, Assistant Attorney General, staff attorneys, compliance & enforcement agents for disciplinary matters
Analyzes investigative files to determine if sufficient evidence exists for the Board to take disciplinary actions
Reviews the law regulating the practice of nursing as it relates to the disciplinary process & recommends revisions as needed
Prepares statistical analysis & reports to the Board regarding investigations & compliance
Participates in meetings with other State Agencies as needed
Prepares Notices of Opportunity for Hearing, exam orders & settlement agreements as directed by Chief Legal Counsel
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.
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.
Chosen candidate must successfully complete a background investigation.
Benefits
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.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana
on-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.
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Job Skills:
Attorney/Legal
The Ohio Board of Nursing is seeking a qualified candidate for our available Attorney 5 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)
This position will work under the direction/supervision of our Chief Legal Counsel and will perform the following job duties:
Responsibilities
Coordinates Board investigations regarding legal violations of the Nurse Practice Act & Administrative Rules
Supervises Board compliance agents & enforcement agents
Acts as an expert in Nursing Board law & rules in supervision of investigatory processes
Supervises, oversees & trains staff in regard to investigations & related legal processes
Edits/revises investigation related documents & processes
Answers inquiries from the public
Reviews, prioritizes & assigns incoming complaints to Board investigators
Oversees review & processing of investigative files
Ensures reports are processed in accordance with federal law & internal policies
Responds to requests from other State Agencies for investigative records
Coordinates & oversees investigative subpoenas
Analyzes criminal law, administrative law & case law relating to investigative processes
Travels across the State as needed to oversee investigative processes
Assists in administering, planning & implementing the adjudication/disciplinary program of the Board
Analyzes alleged violations of the Nurse Practice Act & collects & reviews additional evidence as needed
Identifies legal course of action against alleged violators of Nurse Practice Act & confers with the Supervising Board Member, Chief Legal Counsel, Assistant Attorney General, staff attorneys, compliance & enforcement agents for disciplinary matters
Analyzes investigative files to determine if sufficient evidence exists for the Board to take disciplinary actions
Reviews the law regulating the practice of nursing as it relates to the disciplinary process & recommends revisions as needed
Prepares statistical analysis & reports to the Board regarding investigations & compliance
Participates in meetings with other State Agencies as needed
Prepares Notices of Opportunity for Hearing, exam orders & settlement agreements as directed by Chief Legal Counsel
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.
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.
Chosen candidate must successfully complete a background investigation.
Benefits
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.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana
on-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.
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