Administrator Special Investigator; Contractual

GRADE

16

MDH Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON)

4140 Patterson Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21215

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to serve in the department's effort to fulfill the Board's mission of protecting the public. This position will conduct reviews and investigations of nursing programs and allegations involving potential violations of the Nurse Practice Act. This position will also gather, analyze, and document evidence to provide the Board of Nursing and the Attorney General's Office with the information necessary to determine appropriate regulatory or disciplinary action, including the resolution of Cold Cases.

Additionally, this position will prepare comprehensive Reports of Investigation, maintain accurate case records for statistical reporting and tracking purposes, and provide testimony at administrative hearings and court proceedings regarding violations of the Nurse Practice Act.

• Knowledge of general acceptable standards of health care procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of healthcare principles, practices, and procedures.
• Exceptional research and organizational skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, professionals, other healthcare workers, and the public.
• The ability to present recommendations clearly and concisely.
• The ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion regarding assigned tasks.
• The ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, staff of other agencies and the public.
• The ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely.
• The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

The desired candidate should possess:

• Experience in assessing accurate documentation and record keeping
• Experience independently planning, organizing, and executing assigned tasks
• Experience with the basic uses and capabilities of computers, information technology and data security

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.

Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.

The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to…