RN Nurse Investigator

Agency Information:  Kansas Board of Nursing

The mission of the Board of Nursing is to assure the citizens of Kansas safe and competent practice by nurses and mental health technicians.

Agency Website:  ksbn.kansas.gov

About the Position 

• Who can apply:  Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service:  Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time:  Full-Time
• Work Schedule:  8:00am to 4:30pm - Monday through Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits:  Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible:  Yes
• Office Location: Topeka, KS 
• Application Due: Open until filled
• Compensation:  $27.00 - $29.31 hour

Employment Benefits

• First day of employment coverage under the State’s comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary: RN Investigator

The Registered Nurse (RN) Investigator conducts investigations on violations of State statutes and regulations by the Board of Nursing licensees.  The incumbent must be eligible for qualifications as Notary Public and able to travel in-state by automobile.  

Essential required skills include excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to see relationships and to interact with a variety of people to determine facts in a situation.  Initiative, good judgement, objectivity, flexibility, and excellent reasoning ability.  Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:  

• Investigate alleged violations of the Nurse Practice and Licensed Mental Health Technicians Acts
• Investigate and ascertain facts pertaining to complaints, appeals and lawsuits against Kansas Board of Nursing licensees by visiting the site of the alleged violation, interview complainants, licensee, and potential witnesses
• Obtain records and other evidence of alleged violation
• Utilize law enforcement, KBI, etc. to obtain information
• Review patient's charts and other related documents in the preparation of cases for hearing
• Utilize nursing knowledge to collect information to determine if a law was violated and as needed, assist Special Investigators in determining same
• Prepare and serve subpoenas, primarily via certified mail
• Notarized documents
• Organize evidence and prepare written reports of findings describing the violation
• Prepare reports of findings using computer for data storage retrieval
• Present findings to the Board's Investigative Committee
• Provide testimony or in other ways, assist the Board's Hearing Panel or attorneys
• Testify under oath as required in the presentation of the case before a hearing panel

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:  
B.S level professional nursing curriculum and specialized training in law enforcement or minimum one year investigative experience in health care delivery preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:   
Three years nursing practice experience.

Licensing & Certification:  
Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas; BSN preferred.  Certificate of completion of investigative training course (may be after employment)

Post Offer Requirement: 
State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate.  The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position.  A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) 296-3199.    Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Sarah Aasen
• Email: Sarah.Aasen@ks.gov
• Phone: 785-296-8193
• Mailing Address: 915 SW Harrison Street, Suite 260, Topeka, Kansas 66612

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications. 
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Cover Letter
• Résumé with three Professional References

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents” 

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position.  The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.  Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Salary : $56,160 - $60,965