Job Description

Salary

$6,271.00 - $11,284.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

215478

Department

LA State Board-Medical Examiners

Opening Date

12/04/2025

Closing Date

12/18/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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The mission of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners is to protect and improve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana through licensing, regulation, research, and discipline of physicians and allied health professionals in a manner that protects the rights and privileges of the licensees.

About this position:

Acting with Ethics and Integrity

: Adheres to the ethical code established by the State of Louisiana

Building and Supporting Teams

contributes to the team, shares institutional knowledge, personal knowledge, and/or experience for use by others

Communicating Effectively:

uses the appropriate tone and formality based on the audience and situation, expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely, uses active listening skills to connect people and ideas by suspending judgment, and uses correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure

Displaying Professionalism:

maintains composure, follows agency protocols during internal and external business interactions, and upholds the agency's image

Minimum Qualifications

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Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse plus one of the following:



Four years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR



A bachelor's degree in nursing plus three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR



A master's degree in nursing or public health plus three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR



A doctorate in nursing or public health plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse.

Job Specification

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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:

This RN Compliance Officer position is in our Investigations Division. This position is responsible for compliance and monitoring functions in accordance with laws and rules governing the practice of licensees under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (State regulatory board). The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME), is a statewide regulatory board with the Department of Health and Hospitals, with the overall responsibility for licensing over 32,000 licensees within each of the categories and additional subcategories of health professionals licensed by and regulated under its jurisdiction. This position is responsible for highly confidential matters that would otherwise be exempt from public disclosure. The majority of duties and responsibilities are Compliance Administration, which include: overseeing compliance with the Board's rules and regulations in physician offices, clinics, and other health care facilities. Consults with Board attorneys to make sure the policies and procedures comply with the Board rules/regulations and state law. Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/concerns are being appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved. Develops investigative plans and performs detailed investigations of complaints received on alleged violations of practice acts, rules/regulations, and consent orders. Conducts interviews and documents witness statements. Reviews medical records for health facilities, legal documents, personnel records, and other regulatory reports to obtain, compile, and analyze information necessary to determine violations. Gathers and organizes evidence for hearings. Interacts with other Healthcare Boards as needed. Recommends the disposition of complaints to the Director of Investigations. Prepares detailed reports and recommendations for the Director of Investigations and/or the Board's consideration. Prepares administrative documents and reports; participates in board hearings; and develops consent orders and other documents in cooperation Page 3 of 3 with the Director of Investigations and Board attorneys.



Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:



Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Additional status message information can be found in the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


Contact Information:


For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Theresa Warren

LSBME

(504)356-4253

itwarren@lsbme.la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.



As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

- Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor


State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system*
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others