Location: Albany,NY, USA
Job Title: Registered NurseLocation: Albany, NY 12204Shift: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (7.5 hours per day)Duration: 24 monthsJob Description:The Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) is responsible for overseeing the professional discipline of physicians, physician assistants, and specialist assistants. OPMC investigates all complaints of professional misconduct to ensure compliance with medical practice standards.Minimum Qualifications:Registered Nurse with a valid, current license and registration (no disciplinary actions on license).A minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.Preferred Qualifications:Three (3) years of investigative experience.Knowledge of current investigative techniques.Proficiency with basic computer skills, including word processing and database applications.Strong written and oral communication skills.Excellent customer service abilities.Experience with the professional medical conduct process.Role & Responsibilities:Perform medical reviews: Conduct clinical reviews of medical records to assess the appropriateness of care provided based on established standards of medical practice.Investigate complaints: Develop investigative plans for cases involving potential violations of NYS Public Health Law, Section 230.Conduct interviews: Perform telephone interviews with complainants and physicians to gather relevant information.Coordinate with Medical Coordinators: Collaborate with Medical Coordinators to review patient files and assess the standard of care provided.Draft correspondence: Prepare written communications to subjects of investigations, ensuring compliance with NYS Public Health Law, Section 230.Obtain and review confidential data: Collect and analyze confidential information as needed to locate subjects under investigation.Review previous investigations: Summarize findings from previous OPMC investigations of the subject physician or healthcare provider.Document investigative actions: Record all investigative actions following the OPMC protocol in the database.Maintain iTrak database: Update the OPMC database to reflect completed investigative actions.Prepare investigative summary: Compile a summary of investigative actions, including a recommendation for case disposition.Prepare and present case summaries: Present cases before the Investigation Committee of the Board for Professional Medical Conduct when evidence of misconduct is found.Respond to public inquiries: Address telephone calls from the public regarding Section 230 regulations.Additional Notes:This position involves a mix of clinical review and investigative duties related to medical misconduct cases. The ideal candidate will have strong nursing and investigative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information.About our Company: -22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies' delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients' expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Minimum Salary: 55.00 Maximum Salary: 58.00 Salary Unit: Hourly