What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certification/Licensure Examiner 1 position at State of Ohio?
This position is PART-TIME and will be assigned to work 32 hours each week.
Performs a variety of duties relating to the application of prospective nurses and/or certificate holders in Ohio. Reviews & verifies incoming information (e.g., copies of certificates, verifies total hours completed, course approval & attendance of continuing education claimed by licensees) regarding applicants for registration/renewal. Identifies problems, determines status & completeness & contacts applicants or licensees regarding submitted materials or to obtain additional information, ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules &/or procedures, determines accuracy, completeness & acceptability. Prepares files for data entry by records management section; files applications, records & reports; drafts, types & files correspondence pertaining to testing; utilizes database for retrieval of information; logs examination results & maintains records related to testing of applicants. Answers questions from applicants regarding status of application. Receives training in application review process (e.g., Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Certified Medication Aides (CMAs), Community Health Workers (CHW’s), Dialysis Technicians (DTS) and Doulas. Identifies problems, determines status, completeness & appropriateness of submitted materials.
Organization
Nursing Board
Agency Contact Name and Information
jfanell@nursing.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Mar 29, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
AB Graham Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Reynoldsburg
Compensation
21.93
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
8:00a - 5:00p as directed
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Clerical & Data Entry
Technical Skills
Basic Documentation, Clerical & Data Entry, Communications, Customer Service
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Listening, Problem Solving
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.
Performs a variety of duties relating to the application of prospective nurses and/or certificate holders in Ohio. Reviews & verifies incoming information (e.g., copies of certificates, verifies total hours completed, course approval & attendance of continuing education claimed by licensees) regarding applicants for registration/renewal. Identifies problems, determines status & completeness & contacts applicants or licensees regarding submitted materials or to obtain additional information, ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules &/or procedures, determines accuracy, completeness & acceptability. Prepares files for data entry by records management section; files applications, records & reports; drafts, types & files correspondence pertaining to testing; utilizes database for retrieval of information; logs examination results & maintains records related to testing of applicants. Answers questions from applicants regarding status of application. Receives training in application review process (e.g., Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Certified Medication Aides (CMAs), Community Health Workers (CHW’s), Dialysis Technicians (DTS) and Doulas. Identifies problems, determines status, completeness & appropriateness of submitted materials.
- Italics indicates Customer Service Standards-
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Organization
Nursing Board
Agency Contact Name and Information
jfanell@nursing.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Mar 29, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
AB Graham Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Reynoldsburg
Compensation
21.93
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
8:00a - 5:00p as directed
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Clerical & Data Entry
Technical Skills
Basic Documentation, Clerical & Data Entry, Communications, Customer Service
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Listening, Problem Solving
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.