What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Executive Officer position at Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing?
Company Description
The Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing (MOLN) is a nonprofit organization that consists of nurse leaders throughout the state and gives nurse leaders a collective voice in guiding nursing and impacting the health care system of Minnesota. Any nurse who considers himself/herself a leader in nursing is encouraged to join MOLN.
Members come from all walks of nursing and from every corner of the state. MOLN is an organization for which quality health care is the primary focus. Through collaboration, collegiality, and communication, nursing leaders are able to share their knowledge and expertise to gain new information and perspectives.
MOLN is recognized as an organization that is a voice for nursing leadership in Minnesota. MOLN collaborates with educational institutions to provide insight and guidance regarding the changing environment that new nurses are exposed to as students and as new graduates. MOLN focuses on the education of its members through its annual conferences, seminars, and website. Its Policy and Advocacy Committee alerts members to key initiatives at the legislature and sponsors a day at the Capitol for students and members.
Job Description
Duties: Reporting to the President and Board of Directors of MOLN and working in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer of the Minnesota Hospital Association and staff, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minnesota Organization of Nurse Leaders (MOLN) is a 0.5 FTE position responsible for promoting and sustaining the mission and core values of MOLN and for ensuring the position and vitality of the organization to ensure the ability to lead and serve the membership. The position will start as a 0.5 FTE. The goal is to increase the FTE of the position to 1.0 as membership activities and income diversification increases.
Role Priorities Include:
- The CEO, along with the Board, sets the priorities for leading, directing and serving the needs of the organization and its members
- Meets and responds to the professional needs of organizational members in a changing health care environment
- Provides critical direction relative to the definition and achievement of strategic objectives
- Ensures financial vitality, guiding the overall growth and diversification of revenue streams
- Represents MOLN and nursing leadership in advocacy and policy
- Articulates the mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives of MOLN
- Functions as the representative nursing voice to the Minnesota Hospital Association and fosters strategic alliances with various publics and organizations, across the various regions within the of Minnesota, which share common interests and concerns
- Manages the MOLN office headquarters through the establishment of sound administrative practices, providing leadership and motivation to staff, membership, and the organization’s constituencies.
- Portrays a strong professional image
Qualifications
- Is a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Minnesota, or eligible for Minnesota licensure with a Master’s Degree in nursing or a related field
- Strong verbal and writing skills
- Demonstrated skill with current technology
- Demonstrated evidence of visionary nursing and health care leadership
- Demonstrated skill in leading and facilitating groups
- Experience in business development and fund raising preferred
- Preferred experience as a member of a non-profit board or with association management
- Must be able to meet the following physical demands: able to independently travel by air or vehicle; able and licensed to drive a car; visual and auditory acuity; and able to lift 35 pounds
Additional Information
The window for applications to be sent in to MOLN will be Aug. 15 through Sept. 16. Individuals seeking additional information about the position may call the MOLN office at (651) 659-1425. The review of all applications will occur in late September and early October. The goal is to have interviews scheduled in late October and November with the CEO being selected and in place the beginning of January 2017.