What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney 5 position at State of Ohio?
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:
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal
Organization
Nursing Board
Agency Contact Name and Information
jfanell@nursing.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Apr 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
AB Graham Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Reynoldsburg
Compensation
43.09
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00a - 5:00p as directed
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills
Interviewing, Regulatory Compliance, Attorney/Legal, Investigation, Board and Commission Compliance
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Developing Others, Managing Meetings, Motivating Others, Verbal Communication
Agency Overview
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.
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:
- 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 direct by Chief Legal Counsel
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal
Organization
Nursing Board
Agency Contact Name and Information
jfanell@nursing.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Apr 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
AB Graham Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Reynoldsburg
Compensation
43.09
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00a - 5:00p as directed
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills
Interviewing, Regulatory Compliance, Attorney/Legal, Investigation, Board and Commission Compliance
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Developing Others, Managing Meetings, Motivating Others, Verbal Communication
Agency Overview
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.