• Licensing Analyst 1

    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (Baton Rouge, LA)


    Licensing Analyst 1

     

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    Licensing Analyst 1

     

    Salary

     

    $2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly

     

    Location

     

    Baton Rouge, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Classified

     

    Job Number

     

    210658

     

    Department

     

    LA State Board-Nursing

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/15/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    7/25/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    About this Job

    OUR MISSION:

    To safeguard the life and health of the citizens of Louisiana by assuring that persons practicing as Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are competent and safe.

     

    This highly responsible, advanced-level position ensures that student credentials, Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licenses are timely issued to all eligible applicants who have completed the requirements for licensure.

     

    This position must exercise sound judgment, creativity, and resourcefulness in all areas of responsibility and must be proficient in the use of computers. Position requires the ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures and to communicate the same verbally and in writing in a professional manner.

    About this position:

    AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

    Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

     

    Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

     

    Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

     

    Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

     

    Acting Decisively : The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

     

    Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.

     

    Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

     

    Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Three years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses; OR

    Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

    A bachelor's degree.

    EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

    Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

     

    Job Specification

     

    The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=165270) .

     

    Job Duties and Other Information

    Job Duties:

    + Examines and analyzes data submitted by and/or on behalf of each applicant for RN and APRN licensure for accuracy, authenticity, and completeness of information to document determination of eligibility and qualification for licensure and prepares the file.

    + Receives, analyzes, and verifies the authenticity of diplomas, certifications, and licenses submitted by applicants, institutions, and/or other licensing authorities.

    + Conducts pre-licensure investigations of each applicant for eligibility and/or qualifications for licensure.

    + Schedules and coordinates all aspects of the requisite interviews of applicants. Records findings and recommendations and prepares official record for each applicant for presentation to and consideration by the RN staff of the Board, as applicable, for which further approval is required.

    + Researches records, makes requests and responds to requests for information to/from entities that include professional organizations, hospital administrators, health care entities, providers, federal, state, and local law Page 3 of 3 enforcement agencies, other federal, state and local officials, general public, and other licensing and/or certification entities relative to applicants, statutes, rules and regulations and other public information.

    + Participates in performance improvement activities, continually improving all processes as opportunities for improvement arise

    Position-Specific Details:

    Appointment Type: Job Appointment-THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A FULL-TIME JOB APPOINTMENT FOR A LIMITED DURATION NOT TO EXCEED FOUR YEARS.

     

    Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

     

    Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

     

    How to Apply

     

    No Civil Service test scores are required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

     

    To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

     

    *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

    Contact Information:

    For further information about this vacancy, contact:

    Laqueda Ricks

    Louisiana State Board of Nursing

    [email protected]

     

    225-755-7500

     

    Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

    As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

    Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

    Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

    More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

    Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

    + New Year's Day

    + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

    + Mardi Gras,

    + Good Friday,

    + Memorial Day,

    + Independence Day,

    + Labor Day,

    + Veteran's Day,

    + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

    ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

     

    State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

     

    Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

     

    + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

    + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

    + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

     

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    ADi: Rate your ability to accept direction based on our definition: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable accepting direction

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to accept direction

    + 3= I can accept direction

    + 4= I can accept directions and help others improve their ability to accept direction

     

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    ADi: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

     

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    AD: Rate your ability to act decisively based on our definition: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable acting decisively

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to act decisively

    + 3= I can act decisively

    + 4= I can act decisively and help others improve their ability to act decisively

     

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    AD: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

     

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    AEI: Rate your ability to act with ethics and integrity based on our definition: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable acting with ethics and integrity

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to act with ethics and integrity

    + 3= I can act with ethics and integrity

    + 4= I can act with ethics and integrity and help others improve their ability to act with ethics and integrity

     

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    AEI: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

     

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    AC: Rate your ability to adapt to change based on our definition: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable adapting to change

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to adapt to change

    + 3= I can adapt to change

    + 4= I can adapt to change and help others improve their ability to adapt to change

     

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    AC: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

     

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    CE: Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively

    + 3= I can communicate effectively

    + 4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication

     

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    CE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

     

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    DPf: Rate your ability to display professionalism based on our definition: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying professionalism

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to display professionalism

    + 3= I can display professionalism

    + 4= I can display professionalism and help others improve their ability to display professionalism

     

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    State of Louisiana

     

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    the supplemental information above.

     

    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

    Phone

     

    (866) 783-5462

     

    Website

     

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