Nursing Practice Director: Advocate, Policy & Education

CNA/NNOC/NNU; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Job summary

The Nursing Practice Director position with the California Nurses Association/NNOC/NNU is based in Oakland, CA. The role leads nursing practice, education, and patient advocacy efforts, coordinating with legal, government relations, and bargaining teams.

Applicants bring RN licensure, policy expertise, and strong research/communication skills; travel up to 40% is required. The organization offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

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

Nursing practice

Policy knowledge

Research skills

CEU program development

Communication skills

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Job description

The Nursing Practice Director position with the California Nurses Association/NNOC/NNU is based in Oakland, CA. The role leads nursing practice, education, and patient advocacy efforts, coordinating with legal, government relations, and bargaining teams.

Applicants bring RN licensure, policy expertise, and strong research/communication skills; travel up to 40% is required. The organization offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.