POSITION TITLE: APRN Senior Policy Advisor, Nursing Regulation

STATUS: Full time / Exempt

LOCATION:Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid: 2 days/week on-site, 3 days/week remote)

ABOUT NCSBN

The National Council States Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an independent, not-for-profit organization through which nursing regulatory bodies act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting public health, safety and welfare, including the development of nursing licensure examinations. Our mission empowers and supports nursing regulators in their mandate to protect the public. 

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled APRN to join our Nursing Regulation team. The ideal candidate will bring value to the team by providing expert advisory assistance in the implementation of regulatory projects, programs and services related to nursing practice and advanced practice nursing.

Reporting to the Chief Officer, Nursing Regulation, the APRN Senior Policy Advisor and will build relationships with the membership, coalitions and other stakeholders to effectively address regulatory and policy issues. This role is an exciting opportunity for a talented APRN who is looking to join an organization committed to advancing nursing regulation and policy worldwide!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership on nursing practice and APRN issues for the profession. Builds relationships with the membership, coalitions and other stakeholders, and works with them to effectively address regulatory and policy issues.
• Participates in Nursing Regulation team projects related to nursing practice and APRNs.
• Works as part of NCSBN’s legislative team to get APRN Consensus and APRN Compact legislation passed. Develops legislative resources and strategies as needed.
• Serves as an expert and resource related to nursing practice and APRNs for the membership. Is responsive to inquiries, provides presentations, and alerts them to state and national practice and APRN issues.
• Represents NCSBN at external meetings, provides presentations, gives regulatory input into discussions. 
• Provides leadership for the APRN Roundtable and staffs committees when needed. Contributes to the overall functioning of the division of Nursing Regulation, and the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• APRN required.
• Master’s degree required or higher with five years of clinical nursing, education and/or regulatory experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in a leadership role working with policy or regulation, and nursing publications required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, customer service, problem solving, and leadership skills required.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments in a team-based environment emphasizing flexibility in activities. Experience in program development and/or project management.
• Willing to travel and perform public speaking on outreach services related issues.

TO BE CONSIDEREDInterested candidates must submit their resume as soon as possible. 

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Decisions affecting employment are considered without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected characteristic.