Registered Nurse Senior

The Mission of The Kansas State Board of Nursing is to protect and promote the welfare of the people of Kansas.

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

Salary: Pay Grade 37 - $30.46/hour

Note: Salary commensurate with education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for 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.
• SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services.
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Investigate alleged violations of the Nurse Practice and Licensed Mental Health Technicians Acts. Independently investigate and ascertain facts pertaining to complaints, appeals and lawsuits against Kansas Board of Nursing licensees. Visit the site of the alleged violation. Interview complainants, licensee, and potential witnesses. Obtain records and other evidence of alleged violation. Utilize law enforcement

contacts, KBI, police, 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 law was violated and as needed, assist Special Investigators in determining same. Act as a back up to Special Investigator duties. Prepare and serve subpoenas, primarily via certified mail, as needed. Attend trainings as assigned and apply knowledge to investigative process.

Organize evidence and prepare written reports of findings describing the violation. Prepare reports of findings using a 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 its attorneys. Testify under oath as required in the presentation of the case before a hearing panel.

Review license applications, including new single state or multi-state license applications, license renewal applications, license conversion applications for Multi-State License, license endorsement, and license reinstatement applications for applicants that have disciplinary action or a criminal record.

Respond to questions and inquiries from licensees, applicants, staff, employers, and others related to investigations. Refer questions and inquiries related to legal/disciplinary actions to Disciplinary Counsel.

Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.

In addition to the aforementioned, the incumbent will be expected to perform other duties as needed and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation of basic professional nursing curriculum and three years nursing practice experience
• Three years of nursing practice experience, preferably in hospital setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. level professional nursing curriculum preferred. Specialized training in law enforcement or one-year investigative experience in health care delivery preferred.
• Specialized training in law enforcement or one-year investigative experience in health care delivery preferred.

License, Certificates and Registrations:

• Registered nurse in the State of Kansas
• Certificate of completion of investigative training course (may be after employment)

Special knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excellent reasoning ability. Ability to see relationships. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Tact. Ability to interact with a variety of people to determine facts in a situation. Initiative, good judgment, objectivity, and flexibility. Bilingual preferred.

Post Offer Requirement:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.

If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Brianna Brandt

Email: Brianna.brandt@ks.gov

Job Application Process:

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

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

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume
• Letter of Interest / Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

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 determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
DSOB, 915 SW Harrison, Suite 260 | Topeka, KS

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.