The California Nurses Association (CNA)/National Nurses United (NNU) seeks a committed Registered Nurse for the position of Nursing Practice Representative.

The Nursing Practice Department conducts research, literature reviews, synthesis and analysis on issues within its area of concern; drafts practice and policy position statements; collaborates with the legal, government relations, communications and collective bargaining department; serves as a resource on nursing practice issues for labor representatives and organizing staff; provides oral and written testimony and submits public comments on behalf of the organization; provides continuing education programs and monitors professional practice issues and trends affecting direct care (bedside) RNs. The Department is a resource for the CNA/NNOC contract-mandated Professional Practice Committees (PPC) in each facility to ensure that nursing practice laws, patient advocacy regulations, and professional practice standards are observed, achieved and protected.

The Nursing Practice Representative serves as a general resource on nursing practice, and patient and social advocacy issues for the organization. The Nursing Practice Representative will plan, organize, coordinate and present at a grassroots and leadership level, training and education programs on nursing practice, patient and social advocacy issues. Knowledge of state Nursing Practice Acts, health care facility regulations and current threats to nursing scope of practice and patient advocacy is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse License
• Clinical Nursing experience
• Advanced degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field
• Demonstrated expertise in nursing practice issues and health care policy
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills
• Knowledge of state Nurse Practice Acts and familiarity with federal health care regulations
• Willingness to travel when needed
• Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated effectiveness at advocating for high standards of protections for registered nurses in the workplace and patients in health care facilities through a labor organization
• Background in labor or other grassroots advocacy organization
• Experience in developing and teaching education classes
• Knowledge of state Nurse Practice Acts and familiarity with federal health care regulations
• Experience with a labor union, social justice advocacy, or health care activism
• Capacity to work in the Oakland, California union headquarters preferred.

Personal Qualities:

• Passionate advocate for nursing practice and patient care
• Commitment to social justice and CNA/NNU's mission
• Ability to translate complex issues for diverse audiences
• Strong ethical standards and professional judgment
• Collaborative team player with capacity for independent work

To apply, please submit:

1. Current resume highlighting relevant nursing and policy experience
2. Detailed cover letter explaining your qualifications and vision for this role
3. A recent sample of your written work on a nursing practice
4. A short description of a challenge facing US nurses today and an outline for a 4-hour workshop about this challenge and some potential solutions

Join us in advancing the nursing profession and advocating for quality patient care and social justice in healthcare.

CNA/NNU is committed to Equal Opportunity, and considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.