Attorney 4 - Hybrid Schedule Available

About Us:

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

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

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 seeking a qualified candidate for an Attorney 4 position to assist in the Compliance Unit.

The Ohio Board of Nursing currently supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings, and other operational needs. Employees should reside within a reasonable distance from the office for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

This position will work under the direction/supervision of the Chief Enforcement Attorney and will perform the following job duties:

• Assist in administering and implementing the Board of Nursing Adjudication program.

• Review completed investigation reports to determine if sufficient evidence exists to propose disciplinary action.

• Consult and confer with Chief Enforcement Attorney and/or Chief Legal Counsel and/or Supervising Member for Disciplinary Matters to determine course of action (e.g., Notice of Opportunity for Hearing, Consent Agreement or Examination Order, eligibility for alternative programs, close due to lack of evidence/no violation, etc.).
• Negotiate pre-notice Consent Agreements.
• Confer with Attorney General’s Office (AGO) staff regarding agency position in settlement conferences/negotiations for post-notice Consent Agreements.
• Draft Consent Agreements, Examination Orders and Notices, including Notices of Immediate and Automatic Suspension.
• Ensure documentation of activity on cases in appropriate databases.

• Cooperate with and act as legal liaison to Assistant Attorney General (AAG) on assigned cases, including drafting post-notice settlement agreements, or at the appellate level, filing certified record in appeals cases.

• Prepare exhibits and identify evidence in cases in which no administrative hearing has been requested by the respondent (i.e., “no request cases”).

• Assist with motions and orders during and after Board meetings.

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.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

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 law (i.e., procedural & substantive); legal research methods; legal writing; interviewing; laws, rules & procedures applicable to operations of employing agency; supervisory principles/techniques*; employee training & development. Ability to deal with large number of variables & determine specific course of action; organize & interpret extensive variety of legal material in books, journals or legal documents; communicate verbally regarding legal issues; handle sensitive contacts with government officials, adverse parties &/or 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.

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