The mission of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners is to protect and improve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana through licensing, regulation, research, and discipline of physicians and allied health professionals in a manner that protects the rights and privileges of the licensees.
About this position:Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Adheres to the ethical code established by the State of Louisiana
Building and Supporting Teams contributes to the team, shares institutional knowledge, personal knowledge, and/or experience for use by others
Communicating Effectively: uses the appropriate tone and formality based on the audience and situation, expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely, uses active listening skills to connect people and ideas by suspending judgment, and uses correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure
Displaying Professionalism: maintains composure, follows agency protocols during internal and external business interactions, and upholds the agency's image
Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse plus one of the following:
Four years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
A bachelor's degree in nursing plus three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
A master's degree in nursing or public health plus three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
A doctorate in nursing or public health plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
here.Job Duties:This RN Compliance Officer position is in our Investigations Division. This position is responsible for compliance and monitoring functions in accordance with laws and rules governing the practice of licensees under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (State regulatory board). The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) is a statewide regulatory board within the Department of Health and Hospitals, with overall responsibility for licensing over 32,000 licensees across the categories and additional subcategories of health professionals licensed and regulated under its jurisdiction. This position is responsible for highly confidential matters that would otherwise be exempt from public disclosure. The majority of duties and responsibilities are Compliance Administration, which include: overseeing compliance with the Board's rules and regulations in physician offices, clinics, and other health care facilities. Consults with Board attorneys to make sure the policies and procedures comply with the Board rules/regulations and state law. Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/concerns are being appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved. Develops investigative plans and performs detailed investigations of complaints received on alleged violations of practice acts, rules/regulations, and consent orders. Conducts interviews and documents witness statements. Reviews medical records for health facilities, legal documents, personnel records, and other regulatory reports to obtain, compile, and analyze information necessary to determine violations. Gathers and organizes evidence for hearings. Interacts with other Healthcare Boards as needed. Recommends the disposition of complaints to the Director of Investigations. Prepares detailed reports and recommendations for the Director of Investigations and/or the Board's consideration. Prepares administrative documents and reports; participates in board hearings; and develops consent orders and other documents in cooperation Page 3 of 3 with the Director of Investigations and Board attorneys.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Compensation: 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.
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Additional status message information can be found in the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Theresa Warren
LSBME
(504)356-4253
itwarren@lsbme.la.gov
