Examiner

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Reynoldsburg

Work Locations : AB Graham Building 8995 E Main St Reynoldsburg 43068

Organization : Nursing Board

Classified Indicator : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00a - 5:00p as directed

Compensation : $20.92

Unposting Date : Apr 22, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Clerical & Data Entry

Technical Skills : Clerical & Data Entry

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Ethics and Values, Confidentiality

Agency Contact Name : Joseph J. Fanell

Agency Contact Information :

Certification/Licensure Examiner 2

Job Duties

About Us:

Our Mission

Actively safeguard the public through equitable regulation of nursing and other health care professions.

Our Vision

To be a leader through innovative and efficient health care regulation positively impacting the wellbeing of every Ohioan.

What You'll Do:

The Board regulates over 300,000 licenses and certificates. The Board licenses and regulates registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Dialysis Technicians (DTs), Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Medication Aides. The Board's top priorities are to efficiently license the nursing workforce and remove dangerous practitioners from practice in a timely manner to protect Ohio patients. Public protection is critical, as nursing touches virtually every citizen of Ohio.

The Ohio Board of Nursing is looking for a Certification/Licensure Examiner 2 position to assist in the Licensure Unit.

These positions will work under the direction/supervision of the Licensure Manager and will perform the following job duties:

• Enters relevant information into the data management system (eLicensing)
• Issues licenses and/or certificates
• Explains programs to licensees/certificate holders and the public
• Obtain and process information for licensure and/or certification renewal
• Handles routine correspondence from licensees/certificate holders
• Updates data management system, (eLicensing), to generate licenses/certificates
• Provides information and assistance to general public and licensees to aid in processing license applications
• Prepares correspondence for distribution to licensees
• Compiles rosters, pass/fail lists or appropriate licenses for distribution to licensees
• Reviews applications for follow-up and/or investigation and makes recommendations to enforcement staff
• Answers telephone inquiries concerning certification/licensure and testing process, laws and regulations
• Gathers and analyzes data and compiles reports
• Reviews and research relevant databases outside of eLicense for all license and certification information
• Performs a variety of duties relating to prospective and/or current licensees or certificate holders
• Performs front desk duties (i.e., answers telephone, answers questions from members of the general public, transfers calls, opens and distributes mail, serves as first point of contact to represent the Ohio Board of Nursing to internal and external customers).
• Performs other duties as assigned

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in reviewing applicants' eligibility to take examinations, test administration & scoring & compiling statistics concerning test results; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in typing, word processing or data entry using video display terminal.

• Or 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in clerical/secretarial or other administrative support position involving public contact & preparation of correspondence & reports; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in typing, word processing or data entry using video display terminal.

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Certification/ Licensure Examiner 1, 16841.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of applicable regulations/laws governing certification/licensure*; office practices & procedures; public relations; procedures governing test administration & scoring*. Skill in typing, word processing or operation of video display terminal. Ability to review applications for completeness, verify eligibility & compile all related information necessary for another to approve issuance of certificate/license; compose basic correspondence & compile reports; handle routine & sensitive inquiries from applicants & general public. (*)Developed after employment.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status in employment provision of services.

If contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations, due to a disability, should notify the office so that the proper arrangements can be made.

*IMPORTANT* - If attaching a document that contains your Social Security Number (SSN), please redact SSN before attaching it to your submission.

Selected applicant must successfully complete a background check as outlined under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 3721.121 to be awarded the position.