Nursing Investigator -KBN (Non-Merit) - Commonwealth of Kentucky : Job Details

Advertisement Closes 9/12/2025 (8:00 PM EDT) 25-05202 Nursing Investigator -KBN (Non-Merit) Salary $73,000.00 - $76,736.64 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | NON-CHAPTER | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Board of Nursing Location 312 Whittington Pkway Suite 300 Louisville, KY 40222 USA Description Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) was established in 1914 with a history to protecting the well-being of thepublic by development and enforcement of state laws governing the safe practice of nursing education, andcredentialing. KBN core values are excellence, Integrity, Responsiveness, Collaboration. KBN strives to be afuture focused and dynamic agency with a strong workforce devoted to its mission and values. This position serves as the Nursing Investigator for the Investigation Branch. As part of the InvestigationBranch (IB) for the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN), performs and coordinates complex investigative work inall areas related to nurse licensure; and performs other duties as assigned. The Kentucky Board of Nursing is one of the preeminent boards of nursing in the country. Come experience agreat culture will enjoying a wonderful career with competitive compensation and great benefits. We offer a great package of employee benefits, including:

• A 37.5-hour work week (overtime may be required)
• Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation) and Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Affordable Health Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement Accounts on some plans
• Optional Flexible Health Spending Account
• Optional Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (401K & 457)
• Retirement
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Wellness Incentive Programs

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Conducts complex investigations of complaints on licensees.
• Receives and responds to complaints.
• Gathers,requests, and reviews records; and conducts interviews.
• Runs reports regarding criminal history, prescriptivepractices, disciplinary action in other states, and other pertinent information on licensees.
• Conducts meetings and interviews.
• Consults with appropriate persons regarding nurse practices and, or,violations of Kentucky Nursing laws.
• Communicates with KBN staff, licensees, complainants, employers, lawenforcement and other pertinent parties as necessary throughout the course of the investigative process.
• Responds to inquiries regarding the investigative process.
• Assists in the pre-complaint review process.
• Reviews evaluations, subpoenaed documents, employer reports,letters of response and other documentation and reports.
• Prepares written reports of investigations and presents information to Board Members and Board Committees.
• Participates and assists with administrative hearings when required.
• Works closely with Legal Services staffduring the administrative hearing process and testifies duringhearings.

Preferred Skills:

• The ability to work as a Team.
• Good communication.
• An eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Organizational skills.
• Time Management.
• Problem solving.

Minimum Requirements EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing a related field EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Five years of professional experience in nursing, public and community health, or a related field. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Andre Stuckey at [email protected] or 502-###-####. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D