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Post Code:  D708
Announcement Number:   OCNB0903
Classification Number:   C5232
Open:   06/23/2009
Close:   07/07/2009
Location:  Tualatin
Availability:  Full Time

INVESTIGATOR 2
(Investigator)

$2,695 - $3,903 MONTHLY


GENERAL INFORMATION
The Oregon State Board of Nursing safeguards the public's health and well-being by providing guidance for, and regulation of, entry into the profession, nursing education and continuing safe practice. The Board is seeking an investigator to investigate suspected violations of the Nurse Practice Act.
 
BENEFITS WORKING AT THE BOARD OF NURSING
  • An attractive cafeteria-style benefits package, which includes liberal employer contributions toward a variety of medical/vision/dental plans covering employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
  • Employer paid $5,000 Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available.
  • Long- and short-term disability plans. Accidental death and dismemberment plans.
  • Long Term Care insurance.
  • Flexible Spending account for dependent care and day care expenses.
  • Participation in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
  • Vacation leave earned at the rate of 8 hours per month with accrual rate increases at 5-year increments.
  • Personal leave of 24 hours each fiscal year for full-time employees.
  • Sick leave earned at the rate of 8 hours per month with no maximum accumulation limitation
  • Nine paid holidays a year.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  • Reviews the original complaint and/or allegation to evaluate specific issues for investigation.
  • Prioritizes cases based on the severity of alleged compliant and level of risk to public safety.
  • Determines plan of inquiry, outlining projected scope, timing and direction of investigation.
  • Works closely with other state agencies, legal counsel and law enforcement as appropriate.
  • Evaluates information from records relating to past or present history relevant to the case.
  • Obtains evidence and conducts fact finding according to the rules of evidence through such methods as interviews, observation and collection of physical evidence to establish facts that prove or disprove alleged violations.
  • Prepares and presents findings in clear, concise and properly documented formal reports to the Board.
  • Answers questions from the Board regarding the investigation and makes recommendations.
  • Prepares reports, stipulations, board orders, letters and other documents.
  • Evaluates and monitors compliance of licensees under Board disciplinary orders.
  • Consults with nurse investigators if scope of practice or standards of care issues arise in an investigation.  
WORKING CONDITIONS
 
Frequent confrontational situations in person or by telephone with hostile or upset licensees under investigation. May require occasional travel within the state. A valid driver’s license is required or alternate mode of transportation. May work irregular or overtime hours based on workload.
 
TO QUALIFY
 
Two years of recent (within the last five years) investigative experience which included gathering facts, collecting evidence, examining records, and conducting interviews to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations. College level courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, law, accounting, auditing or a closely related field may be substituted pm a year for year basis for up to one year of the required experience.
Experience with regulatory investigation relating to healthcare preferred.
 
If offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background check through the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS).
 
THIS IS THE TEST
You must answer the following questions. Use a separate sheet of paper. Write down any work experience (paid or unpaid) and training that you have which is related to the questions. Limit your answer to each question to no more than 2 pages. Be sure that the jobs where you gained the experience you describe in your answers are listed in the Work History section of your application form. Your grade will be based upon your answers.
If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Number your answers to agree with the question. Attach the answer sheet to your application. Your application will not be accepted if it is incomplete.
 
Test Questions
1. Describe your experience in gathering facts, writing summary reports and presenting findings.
2. Summarize your experience in 1) administrative law and 2) criminal law. Describe how these areas differ.
 
HOW TO APPLY
You must complete a State of Oregon application form (PD100) and the Test for this job announcement. You may obtain an application from any local office of the Oregon Employment Division or from the State’s job page at www.oregonjobs.org 
 
Mail, deliver or fax your completed application materials for this announcement to:
Human Resources
Oregon State Board of Nursing
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd.
Portland OR 97224-7012
HR Fax: (971) 673-0681
 
Application must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on the deadline listed. The Board of Nursing cannot be responsible for material that is illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by FAX. Emailed applications will not be accepted for this recruitment.
 

IMPORTANT: Complete all parts of the application required for this job announcement. Submit only the required application; do NOT attach letters of recommendation. If your application is incomplete when submitted or does not clearly meet the minimum qualifications, you will miss the opportunity to interview and for hire. Notice of results will be sent by mail.
 
 
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