Regulatory & Policy Specialist, Nursing Advocacy

National Nurses United; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health plan

Dental plan

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

National Nurses United, based in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking an onsite organizer passionate about justice and worker empowerment. This role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to advance patient care and nurse power within a national union of registered nurses.

You will monitor legislation, develop policy positions, meet with lawmakers, and represent NNOC/NNU before committees while advancing safe staffing and fair workplaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated written and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a position requiring judgment and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor state legislatures, government agencies, and regulatory bodies for NNOC/NNU priority legislative and regulatory issues
• Interpret and assess proposed legislation and government agency regulations for potential impact on workers, health care, Registered Nurses, and patients
• Produce written documents on the effects of regulations, legislation, and policy on workers, health care, Registered Nurses, and patients
• Develop policy positions, testimony, talking points, and lobbying materials
• Meet with legislators and legislative staff regarding NNOC/NNU’s position on proposed legislation
• Represent NNOC/NNU before state legislative committees, regulatory agencies, boards, and commissions
• Prepare reports on regulatory issues and activities for members, leaders, and staff

Skills

Written and analytical skills

Judgment and confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

National Nurses United, based in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking an onsite organizer passionate about justice and worker empowerment. This role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to advance patient care and nurse power within a national union of registered nurses.

You will monitor legislation, develop policy positions, meet with lawmakers, and represent NNOC/NNU before committees while advancing safe staffing and fair workplaces.