Nursing Practice Director

California Nurses Association / National Nurses Organizing Committee / National Nurses United; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The California Nurses Association (CNA)/National Nurses United (NNU) seeks a Nursing Practice Director to lead the Nursing Practice Department. This role focuses on nursing practice research, policy development, and staff training to advance patient advocacy and professional standards in health care facilities.

Based in Oakland, CA, the position requires travel up to 40% and a commitment to advancing labor rights, patient care, and professional nursing standards within a union environment.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Demonstrated expertise in nursing practice issues and health care policy.
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in developing and delivering CEU programs.
• Ability to interpret nursing practice statutes and regulations and their impact on nursing practice.
• Willingness to travel at least 40%.
• Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Practice Director supervises Nursing Practice staff, serves as a general resource on nursing practice, and patient and social advocacy issues for the organization.
• The Nursing Practice Director will plan, organize, coordinate and present 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.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Nursing practice issues

Health care policy

CEU program development

Nursing statutes interpretation

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Job description

The California Nurses Association (CNA)/National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC)/National Nurses United (NNU) is leading the national movement for registered nurse power 225,000 strong to transform the profit-driven health care industry into a health care system based on prioritizing patient care.

CNA/NNOC/NNU, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, recognizes that building industrial power and holding employers accountable to nurses’ collective bargaining rights are essential to recruiting and retaining Registered Nurses, while protecting their freedom to advocate for patients without fear of retaliation.

In California the California Nurses Association passed the first historic Registered Nurse to Patient Safe Staffing law – nurses nationwideunderstand lives will be changed by safely limiting the number of very sick patients they are responsible for. Safe staffing makes a real difference in patient outcome and a nurse'sability to do the meaningful work they believe in, providing safe patient care.

Who We Are

We are a militant class-conscious trade union building the collective power of working people. We fight for better workplaces, stronger communities, and a society that puts people before profit. We are seeking organizers who are passionate about justice, motivated by collective action, and committed to helping workers build power.

We welcome candidates from labor, community organizing, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, student movements, political campaigns, and other mission-driven backgrounds.

What We Believe In

• Class Power: We embrace class-struggle – it is through class-struggle we build worker power to defeat the ruling class. Lasting change happens when workers organize and act collectively to improve their workplaces and communities.
• Transformative Change: We are committed to building a stronger labor movement capable of creating meaningful change for working people.
• Political Engagement: Workers have the power to fight back against all forms of oppression that impact our lives through collective action and democratic participation.

Who Thrives Here

Successful candidates are:

• Deeply committed to justice and solidarity
• Strong relationship builders
• Resilient, adaptable, and willing to learn
• Motivated by collective action and worker empowerment
• Comfortable engaging, persuading, and mobilizing others
• Prepared to work irregular hours, adapt to rapid shifts in priorities, travel, respond to campaigns, support workers during nights and weekends, and make personal sacrifices to advance collective goals.

Position Overview

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

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 laws and regulations related to nursing practice patient advocacy, and professional practice standards are observed and protected.

What You’ll Do - Responsibilities

The Nursing Practice Director supervises Nursing Practice staff, serves as a general resource on nursing practice, and patient and social advocacy issues for the organization. The Nursing Practice Director will plan, organize, coordinate and present 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.

What You’ll Bring - Minimum Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license
• Demonstrated expertise in nursing practice issues and health care policy
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience in developing and delivering CEU programs
• Ability to interpret nursing practice statutes and regulations and their impact on nursing practice
• Willingness to travel at least 40%
• Driver's license

Experience that is helpful but not required

• Demonstrated effectiveness at advocating for high standards for registered nurses in the workplace and patients in health care facilities through a labor organization
• Experience with a labor union, social justice advocacy, or health care activism
• Capacity to work in the Oakland, California union headquarters.
• Passionate advocate for nursing practice and patient care
• Strong ethical standards and professional judgment
• Collaborative team player with capacity for independent work

This position is based in person in Oakland, CA and may require up to 40% of travel.

Compensation and benefits:

Competitive salary range commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including comprehensive family health and dental plan, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Pay Range

$161,921 - $261,896 USD

*All CNA/NNOC/NNU employees are required to complete a background check in order to be eligible for employment.

CNA/NNOC/NNU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on any protected category, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression (including transgender expression or pregnancy), political affiliation, age, immigration status or disability. We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

All submitted application materials must be the direct, original work of the applicant; the use of generative A.I. tools to write your resume, cover letter, or responses is prohibited to preserve the integrity of our hiring process.