This is professional consultative and supervisory work advising individuals and organizations in the interpretation of the Nurse Practice Act and in the investigation of official complaints made against persons licensed by the State Board of Nursing. Work involves establishing and revising procedures for the investigation and processing of complaints, investigating complaints, preparing investigative reports, attending State Nursing Board meetings and official hearings, assisting the Board's attorney in preparing the Board's case, as well as testifying at hearings and providing follow-up on Board actions. Work also includes interpretation of the Nurse Practice Act, developing and holding workshops on interpretations and procedures related to the Act, and preparing reports and statistical data on these activities.
Supervision is exercised over a small professional staff and clerical support staff.
At this level, employees are free to plan, develop and organize all phases of the work necessary for its completion within program guidance. Generally, they can develop and utilize any procedures and methods which do not conflict with major policies. Supervision is generally exercised over them through staff conference-type discussions and a review of progress reports. Considerable - Duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category.