Regulatory & Policy Specialist http://www.nationalnursesunited.org/pages/regulatory-policy-specialist
National Nurses United, the country's fastest growing professional association and labor union for registered nurses is seeking a highly skilled social advocate to work as our Regulatory & Policy Specialist in Washington DC.
National Nurses United, through its assertive stance on protecting nursing practice and patient advocacy has gained a national reputation as a leader in the fight against the corporatization of healthcare.
The Regulatory/Policy Specialist's primarily focus will be to advance our organizations nursing practice and patient advocacy policies through the governmental and regulatory processes with research, written documentation, testimony, and lobbying.
Duties include but not limited to, research with emphasis on health and nursing policy development; technical interpretation/analysis and assessment of proposed government agency regulations for potential impact on nursing and health care; monitoring of governmental agencies; attendance as NNU representative at designated meetings of relevant state and federal agencies, boards, and commissions; act as resource to NNU members and staff on regulatory and policy issues; assist with development of NNU response to various and selected legislative issues; ability to articulate, defend and advance our positions to members of congress and federal/state governmental agencies; and preparation of reports to staff and membership on regulatory issues and activities.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Experience in regulatory/policy advocacy
Demonstrated written and analytical skills
Experience in public role as a social advocate
Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice
Preferred:
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of nursing practice, patient advocacy and related issues
Experience in Nursing with professional experience in acute care settings
Law Degree or advanced degree in public policy
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package (401k, pension, and family medical coverage, including domestic partner benefits).
Please apply by submitting application, resume and cover letter here: http://www.nationalnursesunited.org/pages/regulatory-policy-specialist. (PCRecruiter login required)
For additional information, please contact us at recruiter@nationalnursesunited.org