Class Code: 02230
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
HEALTH PROFESSIONS INVESTIGATOR
DEFINITION
Performs investigative and administrative work in the
regulation and enforcement of the Nursing Practices Act or the Medical
Practices Act; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
Investigates irregular medical or nursing practices;
determines whether probable cause exists for remedial action by nursing or
medical licensing and standards board; gathers pertinent facts, questions
witnesses, and collects and preserves evidence.
Reports findings of probable cause for hearing or
legal action against person(s) involved (i.e. nurses, licensed practical
nurses, physician's assistants and physicians); refers to legal counsel or
recommends suspension or revocation of licensure by written and oral
presentation.
Interacts with law enforcement officials, the Attorney
General's Office, and the General Assembly; coordinates issues affecting the
regulation and enforcement of statutory medical or nursing practices; acts as
department liaison, monitoring activities and exchanging information.
Develops and implements policies and procedures to
guide department regulation and enforcement activities.
Prepares narrative and statistical reports to satisfy
legal and departmental reporting requirements; compiles and summarizes regulation
and enforcement activities.
Conducts licensing examinations administered by the
department as necessary.
Knowledge of practices and standards of the profession
being surveyed, i.e., medicine, nursing.
Knowledge of investigative methods and techniques.
Knowledge of the legal provisions concerning the
collection and admission of evidence in court.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
Ability to adapt investigative methods and techniques
to specific situations.
Ability to observe and record facts clearly and
accurately.
Ability to view situations with objectivity.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity while refraining from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to
quality service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision, demonstrates
responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and
cooperate with supervisors.
Acts to align one’s behavior with the needs,
priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
Graduation from an accredited college or
university with major coursework in criminal justice, law, law enforcement,
pharmacy, medicine, insurance investigations, nursing, or other health-related
field;
OR
an
equivalent combination of education and professional experience substituting
one year of full-time experience or equivalent for thirty semester hours of
college or university coursework to total four years, in criminal justice, law,
law enforcement, pharmacy, medicine, insurance investigations or investigative
work including fact-finding analyses and detailed technical reporting, nursing
or other health-related field.
For designated positions the appointing
authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources
Enterprise approval, may request those applicants possessing a minimum of
twelve semester hours of education or six months of experience or a combination
of both, or a specific certificate, license or endorsement in the following
areas...
317 investigative work (fact-finding,
analyses and technical reporting)
271 health (i.e. EMT, Physician's Assistant)
354 law degree
355 law enforcement
396 medicine
453 nursing
Applicants
wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable
coursework, experience, certificate, license or endorsement on the application.
Employees are expected to live in and travel a
specified area or territory in the State of Iowa. Some positions travel statewide.
A
thorough background investigation will be conducted.
Effective Date: 7/00 SP