Nurse Investigator

Initial Posting Date:

07/14/2025

Application Deadline:

07/29/2025

Agency:

Board of Nursing

Salary Range:

$7,168 - $10,880

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Nurse Investigator

Job Description:

The Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN), with the help of its staff, interprets the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, evaluates and approves nursing education and nursing assistant training programs, issues licenses and renewals, investigates complaints and takes disciplinary action against licensees who violate the Oregon Nurse Practice Act. OSBN also maintains the nursing assistant registry and administers competency evaluations for nursing assistants and provides testimony to the legislature and other organizations as needed.

Nurse Investigator

Imagine an opportunity where you play a critical role in fulfilling OSBN's mission to protect the public through regulatory excellence and promoting the wellness of our nursing professionals as well as fulfilling our vision of a safe and healthy Oregon promoted through a healthy and diverse nursing workforce.

As a member of OSBN's Investigations Department you will join a specialized team of professionals responsible for investigating clinical practice concerns and complaints for potential violations of the NPA (Nurse Practice Act). Nurse Investigators present investigation findings and recommended actions, including disciplinary actions, to an appointed board tasked with deciding the best course of action to ensure both the safety of the public while recognizing the impact their decisions may have on nursing professionals.

OSBN is looking for individuals who are excited to join an agency that is focused on creating a culture of respect for both the public and our nursing professionals. Are you the type of person who:

• Recognizes the importance of providing excellent customer service

• Is committed to performing sensitive and challenging work through a trauma informed lens

• Values internal (inter-disciplinary teams) and external (state agencies and community partners) collaborative partnerships

If you answered "yes" then we may just be the organization you're looking for, and you may just be the employee we're looking for!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency free of racism, discrimination, and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.

Here's what you'll do as our next Nurse Investigator

Case Management

• Evaluate cases for adherence to nursing practice standards and the Nurse Practice Act
• Effectively prioritize and manage assigned case load
• Enter relevant case information and documents into the database to track and monitor open cases

Investigations

• Obtain and review documents and records from a wide variety of healthcare settings
• Conduct virtual interviews (licensees, witnesses, attorneys)
• Evaluate all information and evidence obtained throughout the investigation to determine if a legitimate violation has taken place
• Author comprehensive investigatory reports and provide disciplinary recommendations (if applicable)

Board Activities

• Present completed investigations to the Board (virtual and in person)
• Participate in legal hearings in contested cases as required
• Draft legal documents related to Board actions

Other duties as assigned

Occasional travel for conferences/trainings related to investigations/nursing regulation

What We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• A Bachelors degree in Nursing AND

• Five years of experience as a licensed health care professional in nursing or related field AND

• Possess a valid Oregon RN License OR the ability to obtain a valid Oregon RN License prior to the proposed start date of employment

What Makes You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrated experience and skill in conducting fair, unbiased and ethical interviews and investigations related to healthcare practices through a trauma informed lens

• Diverse nursing background working in a variety of health care environments, including, acute care, community-based/public healthcare, criminal or non-criminal institutional care, and ambulatory care settings

• Experience working in roles focused on providing direct patient care

• Strong case management experience

• Strong analytical skills and comfort performing independent research, reviewing laws, rules and regulations, and analyzing conflicting allegations, testimony, and documentary records

• Comfortable performing tasks that involve high levels of ambiguity and confidentiality

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel)

• Demonstrated strong communication skills (verbal, written, crucial conversations)

• Experience with technical/report writing

• Public speaking experience preferred (board presentations and public testimony)

Feeling excited about this opportunity? Not sure if you meet all the requirements?

OSBN is eager to meet people that believe in, and want to contribute to, not only our mission, but who also have a passion for public service. If this sounds like you, even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply!

Why OSBN?

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment

• Colleagues who are passionate about public service

• Flexibility- Once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently, this position is eligible for hybrid work, however in office work will be required for the following (subject to management discretion): one in office day per month for department meetings and required trainings and six in-person board meetings per year; other occasions for in office work may include agency all staff meetings and/or trainings.

• Work/life balance, including 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package Oregon Job Opportunities : Benefits : State of Oregon

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

How to Apply

You must include a Cover Letter AND Resume to be considered for the position. Please upload a resume and cover letter (please limit cover letter to two pages or less) and complete the Workday history profile. NOTE: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.

Additional Information

• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process

• If you are new to state service, please see the following link for instructions on how to apply through our online application system-Workday

• Internal applicants must submit their application materials using their existing Workday profile

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Additional information

• This position is subject to fingerprinting and a background check for any convictions as some duties and responsibilities require CJIS Security Clearance.

• This is a represented position represented by SEIU (Service Employees International Union), Local 503, OPEU

• The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach required documentation to their Workday applicant profile. After submitting your application, please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section.

• The Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OSBN will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• Additional resources regarding the application and recruiting process can be found here: Applicant Support

For more information you may contact HR Manager, Kelly Stiles by e-mail at kelly.stiles@osbn.oregon.gov