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DeOndrea Bowdre, Personnel Administrator
Kentucky Board of Nursing
312 Whittington Pky, Ste 300
Louisville, KY 40222-5172
RN position classifications most often used at KBN are Nursing Investigator (classification code #4341); Nursing Regulation Consultant (classification code #4343); and Nursing Regulation Supervisor (classification code #4346).
KBN has an opening for a Nurse Practice and Research Consultant. Eligibility requirements for this position are provided below:
CLASS TITLE: Nursing Practice and Research Consultant
TITLE CODE: 4343
GROUP: Nursing
SELECTION METHOD: 100% Qual
SALARY: (MIN-MID) $3439.48 - $4556.60
GRADE: 16
POSITIONS IN THIS CLASS GENERALLY REPORT TO: Executive Director
PRIMARY USER AGENCY: Board of Nursing
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Performs professional work in areas related to nursing and assistive personnel regulation, practice and/or workforce development; OR, provides consultative services on a statewide basis for nursing and assistive personnel regulation and/or for the dialysis technician (DT) and advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) programs; and performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements are comprehensive statements of the minimum background as to education, experience, and other qualifications that will be required in all cases as evidence of an appointee's ability to perform the work properly.
- EDUCATION: Master's degree with a major in nursing.
- EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience in teaching or administration of schools of nursing, nursing practice and/or nursing supervision, nursing administration or continuing nursing education programs.
SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE
- EDUCATION: N/A
- EXPERIENCE: Additional experience in any of the above areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED
- EDUCATION: Master’s degree in nursing required. Doctoral education will be given additional weight in consideration.
- EXPERIENCE: Experience in research and evidence-based evaluation required. Experience in public speaking and writing preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Serves as a consultant on practice/eduction related regulatory matters
- Researches, evaluates, and is a consultant to the executive director and staff members on evaluation of Board initiatives and staff-directed activities
- Designs and implements ongoing research and evaluation of above activities
- Researches, evaluates, and recommends statutes, administrative regulations, and guidelines for safe nursing practice
- Serves as a resource to the agency and the public on the application of the Kentucky Nursing Laws
- Serves as staff to Board councils, committees, and workgroups
- Utilizes evidence-based information to provide consultation to the agency and public
- Researches and responds to nursing practice inquiries
- Serves as Board representative to various organizations and entities
- Engages in public speaking as a representative of the Board
- Prepares written material for publication
- Coordinates projects as assigned
CONTACT INFORMATION: This position is located in Jefferson County and can be viewed at www.personnel.ky.gov in the near future. This position has not been posted on the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet website. Interested parties may send resumes to DeOndrea Bpwdre via mail or fax.
Mailing Address:
Kentucky Board of Nursing
312 Whittington Pky, Ste 300
Louisville, KY 40222
Fax Number: 502-429-3311
If you are interested in applying for this position you must register with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Personnel Division of Staffing Services. The position announcement number is 0624.The application form can be accessed through the website above. The Division of Staffing Services can be reached at 502-564-8030.
If there are questions regarding the position description, you may contact DeOndrea Bowdre at the Kentucky Board of Nursing at 502-429-3300, Ext 224.
EEOC STATEMENT: It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and not to discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status. KBN will provide equal employment opportunities in employment recruitment, selection, compensation, promotion, demotion, layoff, and all other terms and conditions of your employment. Only valid requirements for employment opportunities which are in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity shall be imposed.