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Licensing Specialist- Board of Nursing

Virginia Jobs, Richmond Heights, Virginia, United States,


Title:

Licensing Specialist- Board of Nursing

State Role Title:

Administrative & Office Specialist III

Hiring Range:

$44,614 - $ 53,958 Commensurate with experience

Pay Band:

3

Agency:

Dept of Health Professions

Location: Dept of Health Professions

Agency Website: www.dhp.virginia.giv

Recruitment Type:

State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

A satisfying and rewarding employment opportunity awaits you at the Virginia Department of Health Professions!

The Virginia Department of Health Profession's (DHP) mission is to ensure safe and competent patient care by licensing health professionals, enforcing standards of practice, and providing information to health care practitioners and the public.

This position provides primary licensure support for the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) section in the Board ofNursing by reviewing and processing applications for initial approval, renewal, endorsement and reinstatement,ensuring compliance pursuant to applicable laws and regulations. Maintains a high level of customer service andindependently processes applications (exam, endorsement, advanced nurse aide, reinstatements, renewals) andindependently issues licenses (certificates) for all routine Nurse Aide licensure applicants ensuring compliancewith nursing laws/regulations and applicable federal regulations.

DHP offers a wealth of benefits and perks to its employees including free parking for days in the office in and telework opportunities!

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working within a regulatory office environment.• Considerable knowledge of office procedures and practices, including paper and digital file maintenance isrequired.• Demonstrated ability to organize work and accomplish duties in a timely manner.• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to draft routine correspondence.• Experience answering incoming calls in a high-volume customer service environment.• Ability to problem solve issues and research relevant documentation to ensure quality service.• Maintain automated and hard copy record keeping.• Knowledge of word processing, database management systems, grammar and punctuation standards.• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite.• Ability to enter data into a computer system, quickly and efficiently.

Additional Considerations

• Ability to quickly develop a comprehensive knowledge of state laws, regulations andpolicies pertaining to nursing licensing and ability to apply this information in response to customer contacts, via phone or written correspondence.• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

DHP accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history and duties/responsibilities which indicates your qualifications for this position. Please be as detailed as possible in your application. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.

• As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Department's Confidentiality Statement, which will be retained in your personnel file.• As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Agency's Code of Ethics, which will be retained in your personnel file.• As an employee of this agency, you are required to successfully complete computer systems security training prescribed by this agency and in accordance with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). Successful completion of initial training and any subsequent updates is a condition of employment."• A criminal background is required for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 000-000-0000

Email: recruitment@dhp.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note :

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.