Certification/Licensure Examiner 2 - Part-time
Job Description
The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) regulates more than 300,000 licenses and certificates. OBN licenses and regulates Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs), Dialysis Technicians (DTs), Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Medication Aides (MA-Cs). OBN's top priorities are to efficiently license the nursing workforce and remove unsafe practitioners from practice in a timely manner to protect Ohio patients. Public protection is critical, as nursing touches virtually every citizen of Ohio.
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.
The Ohio Board of Nursing is looking for a PART-TIME Certification/Licensure Examiner 2 position to assist in the Licensure Unit. Position will be expected to work 24-32 hours per week.
Position 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.
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.
Job Skills: Clerical & Data Entry
*IMPORTANT* - If attaching a document that contains your Social Security Number (SSN), please redact SSN before attaching it to your submission.
Successful candidate must complete a background check.
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.