Nurse Representative (Western Washington)
WSNA•Tukwila, WA
•$87,024 - $140,596•Onsite
About The Position
The Nurse Representative represents the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) and nurses in activities of the Labor Executive Council (LEC) program. The role works with labor counsel, local unit leaders and members, employers, and WSNA staff on negotiations, arbitration, grievances, contract administration, training, and issues affecting nurses. The position is based in Tukwila, Washington, and covers Western Washington and surrounding areas. It is included in the Program Specialist job classification and is subject to the WSNA-Teamsters Local #117 Contract provisions.
Requirements
- Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.
- Knowledge of trends in labor relations and health care.
- Experience working with association volunteers.
- Experience participating in organizing activities and supporting members and others in active participation in union campaigns.
- Proficiency in writing and speaking to multiple audiences.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to consult with and motivate others and manage conflict.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and take initiative.
- Ability to travel extensively, work flexible hours, and accept overnight stays during some travel.
- Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and access to an operational, currently insured motor vehicle.
- Ability to mobilize long distances while in the field and move about inside the WSNA office or other locations to access files, equipment, personnel, or other individuals.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in WSNA or another local unit.
Responsibilities
- Support WSNA’s purpose, mission, vision, and goals; collaborate with others, model communication and teamwork, strive for excellence, and remain current in the field.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet association needs, including participating in staff teams and committees.
- Acquire and maintain knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Collaborate with labor counsel to develop negotiation proposals and prepare local unit negotiating teams for negotiations.
- Collaborate with labor counsel in preparation for arbitration.
- Investigate and process grievances.
- Serve as a resource for local unit members on WSNA, local unit, contract, and practice issues.
- Collaborate with local unit leaders on contract administration and local unit meetings, professional activities, and practice activities.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of state and national laws and regulations related to representing nurses.
- Participate in developing, using, and maintaining databases that support Labor Executive Council program activities.
- Collaborate with staff in other departments and work with local units.
- Develop and present training programs for local unit leaders and members.
- Provide information for WSNA publications and to the Director of Labor.
- Promote, develop, and maintain liaison relationships with groups whose concerns relate to representing or supporting nurses.
- Meet with employer representatives on behalf of local unit members.
- Visit hospitals and other clinical settings to observe working conditions and meet with local unit members.
Benefits
- Employer-paid individual health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Fifteen paid holidays.
- Twelve personal days per year.
- Twenty-two vacation days per year.
- One day of sick leave per month.
- Defined-benefit pension plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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