Advanced Practice Consultant

1 month ago


Phoenix, United States Arizona Official Website of State of Arizona Full time

Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Consultant (APC) investigates both alleged nurse practice and non-nurse practice violations of the Nurse Practice Act, and recommends appropriate disciplinary action to the Board.

Job Duties:

• Reviews complaints and develops an investigative plan. Interviews complainants, witnesses, providers, and respondents and obtain written statements, records, and evidence relevant to the investigation. Prepares and issues subpoenas to obtain or inspect pertinent information (police reports, medical records, personnel records, etc.). Gathers and preserves documentary and physical evidence

• Enters relevant case information and documents into the database to track and monitor open cases to ensure accurate status, and timely resolution of complaints. Analyzes medical records, medical documentation, legal documents, evaluations, healthcare and employment-related records, government records, and practice reviews

• Writes reports of findings to summarize the evidence obtained and submit for review and use in disciplinary proceedings. Conducts multi-agency investigations regarding various subject matter in high-profile cases. Prepares Interim Orders requesting licensees consider voluntarily submitting to an evaluation or drug test, based on prior board actions and presents findings for final action

• Presents cases at Board Meetings and testifies in administrative hearings as an official witness. Works with applicable staff to refer criminal actions to appropriate law enforcement entities. Submits cases for summary suspensions, consent agreements and non-disciplinary actions

• Takes part in projects and presentations

• Other duties as related to the position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:

• Knowledge in applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures and standards related to standards of practice and nursing scope of practice

• Knowledge in health care issues and standards of care for various populations including acute care and long term services

• Knowledge in project management principles, professional report writing principles

• Knowledge reporting regulations for abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations

• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act rules and regulations

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills in order to effectively relate to licensees and certificate holders, complainants and inter-agency stakeholders

• Basic computer operations skills, including working with Word and Google documents, and use of databases

• Skilled in nursing process including assessment, monitoring and evaluation

• Skilled in medical chart review

Ability:

• Ability to work well with others; prioritize, plan, analyze, coordinate and manage a caseload; maintain objectivity; produce timely and accurate reports and documentation; and in presenting cases in a Board meeting or hearing

• Ability to interpret rules, laws, and policies and apply to unique case circumstances

• Ability to work independently and with a variety of internal and external customers

• Ability to organize, prioritize and track files and information from various sources

• Critically analyze problems and develop plans for remedial action

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Selective Preference(s):

• Experience as Advanced Practice Nurse, legal nurse consulting, investigations, substance abuse, and in acute, outpatient, public health or long-term care settings preferred

• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current unencumbered license/certification as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse with prescribing privileges through the Arizona State Board of Nursing

• Masters Degree in Nursing

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: 

Benefits:

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment



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