• Compliance Investigator 1,2,3

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


    Compliance Investigator 1,2,3

     

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    Compliance Investigator 1,2,3

     

    Salary

     

    $2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly

     

    Location

     

    Baton Rouge, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Classified

     

    Job Number

     

    213467

     

    Department

     

    LA State Board-Nursing

     

    Opening Date

     

    09/30/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    10/9/2025 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.

     

    The Compliance Investigator position is a career progression group that ensures alleged violations of the Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Board Rules and Regulations, and state and federal laws are appropriately investigated for final disciplinary resolution under the supervision of the Compliance Team Leader. The incumbent will investigate matters that impact Registered Nurse licensure, student eligibility, and advancement/clinical progression, and report to the Compliance Team Leader. Utilizes sound judgment to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and procedures, and demonstrates initiative in handling of non-routine situations. Requires the exercise of a high degree of confidentiality essential in the execution of administrative duties. Involves frequent contact with Registered Nurse licensees, applicants, student nurses, schools of nursing, employers, other state and federal agencies, hospital administrators, regulatory agencies, attorneys, and law enforcement agencies in Louisiana and nationwide, among others.

    Key Competencies

    + Communicating Effectively: Theability 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.

    + Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

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

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

    + Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.

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

    + Thinking Strategically: Theability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.

     

    What makes the opportunity exciting or unique?

     

    Working as a compliance Investigator is a unique opportunity to support and uphold public health and safety. You will contribute to the integrity and accountability of the nursing profession. Become part of a dedicated team that values ethical standards, fairness, and professional growth.

     

    Join us in shaping the future of nursing in Louisiana.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical 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=171010) .

     

    Job Duties and Other Information

    Job Duties:

    + Receives information regarding actions or omissions by licensees and others that may represent a violation of the Nurse Practice Act

    + Close investigation within the Priority or Complaints guideline. Provides testimony at Board hearings regarding investigative Facts.

    + Maintains confidentiality of investigations and/or RNP interventions.

    + Maintains liaisons with other regulatory and enforcement agencies and health care providers as required for comprehensive investigations.

    + Completes Case Review Report forms with all evidence attached as required.

    + Travels and establishes relationships with employer. schools, nursing community and others in assigned regions by, among other means, conducting site visits during investigations as much as practicable.

    + Answers inquiries regarding the Nurse Practice Act and the Rules and Regulations of the Board and compliance/disciplinary procedures and the recovery nurse program

    Position-Specific Details:

    Career Progression : This position participates in a CPG

    NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY:

    This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Compliance Investigator 1-3 The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

     

    The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

     

    How to Apply

     

    No Civil Service test score isrequired 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 applications 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:

    Kris Major

    Louisiana State Board of Nursing

    MAJORK@LSB ([email protected])

     

    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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    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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    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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    FPP: Rate your ability to follow policies and procedures based on our definition: 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.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable following policies and procedures

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to follow policies and procedures

    + 3= I can follow policies and procedures

    + 4= I can follow policies and procedures and help others improve their ability to follow policies and procedures

     

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    TCr: Rate your ability to think critically based on our definition: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking critically

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think critically

    + 3= I can think critically

    + 4= I can think critically and help others improve their ability to think critically

     

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    State of Louisiana

     

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    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

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    (866) 783-5462

     

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