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The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) employs a team of professionally minded men and women working in a variety of fields. 

Registered Nurse (RN) Investigator Criminal Division - Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:Hourly Pay: $32.25 - $35.00 DOE
  • Posted Date:10/10/2024

 

Registered Nurse (RN) Investigator - Criminal Division - Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

 The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) who will utilize their nursing education and experience to review complaints of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, particularly those in Medicaid-supported facilities. We aim to hire dynamic team players who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment under a light supervisory hand. Maturity and a willingness to help others are critical. If you aspire to make a difference in our State, we invite you to submit your application. 

The RN Investigator will provide consultation on medical records; assist the Unit’s agents with interviews of medical personnel; provide consultation on medical issues and long term care issues to Unit attorneys, agents, cooperating law enforcement and administrative agencies; and review complaints filed with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and other state agencies

PRIMARY DUTIES

  • Reviews complaints filed with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and other state agencies to identify cases of fraud and/or abuse requiring further investigation.
  • Conducts routine and advanced investigations of possible or alleged fraud by Medicaid providers and allegations of abuse or neglect of persons served by Medicaid providers. 
  • Develops accurate detailed reports of investigative findings with recommendations, with appropriate justification, for civil, criminal, or administrative action. 
  • Locates, interviews and writes reports on information gathered from potential witnesses and suspects, including Medicaid providers, their employees, recipients, and others who may have knowledge pertinent to evaluating whether Medicaid providers have violated state and federal laws. 
  • Procures, analyzes and interprets computerized data, financial records, medical records, investigative records, legal documents, federal and state laws, regulations, policies and other material in the pursuit of evidence of fraud and adult abuse. 
  • Testifies in administrative or court proceedings resulting from investigations. 
  • Locates, collects, and preserves evidence of criminal or civil fraud or abuse or neglect, including acting as the affiant in search warrant proceedings. 
  • Provides education to provider groups and community groups. 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to the position at any time. This vacancy announcement does not state or imply these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor(s). 

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Attorneys

Attorneys employed with the OAG are designated as Deputy Attorneys General, Assistant Attorneys General, or similar. Our attorneys specialize in the practice of various fields of law including administrative, antitrust, civil litigation, criminal litigation, employment, and environmental to name just a few.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited law school
  • Admission to and membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas
  • Admission to or eligibility for admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Special Agents

Commissioned law enforcement personnel who conduct civil and/or criminal investigations and perform other law enforcement duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current or past full-time law enforcement certification
  • Three (3) years of law enforcement experience

Investigators

Civilian personnel who gather information, conduct interviews and manage a caseload of civil matters or complaints. No law enforcement duties are associated with these positions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, communications, criminal justice, or related field(s)
  • Related professional or technical experience may be substituted for the required college study

Information Technology (IT)

IT is critical to the efficient and effective operations of the OAG. Areas of specialty include database administration, network monitoring and maintenance, IT security and end-user support.

Administration/Clerical

Administrative and clerical staff are needed to support the mission of the OAG. These include positions such as accountants, legal assistants and clerical positions with increasing levels of complexity and responsibility. Many of these positions provide support to the administrative, investigative and/or legal functions of the agency.

In accordance with K.S.A. 75-3111 and K.S.A. 75-2935(1)(j), officers and employees in the OAG are in the unclassified service of the Kansas Civil Service Act. Unclassified positions are not subject to the entitlements provided to employees in the classified service as defined by the Kansas Civil Service Act. Employees of the OAG serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General and are terminable at-will.


The Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual person. We believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. We see this as the best way to realize our Office’s mission. We work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity. We prohibit and strongly condemn discrimination on any basis protected by law. We strive to create and to cultivate a workplace environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect as a valued member of our team.