Regulatory/Policy Specialist

California Nurses Association / National Nurses Organizing Committee / National Nurses United•Silver Spring, MD

9h•$111,543 - $129,511•Onsite

About The Position

The California Nurses Association (CNA), National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC), and National Nurses United (NNU) seek a Regulatory/Policy Specialist to support their work building registered nurse power and advancing policies that prioritize patient care. This onsite position is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. The role monitors and assesses legislative and regulatory developments, develops policy materials, and represents NNOC/NNU before policymakers and government bodies. Candidates should be committed to social and economic justice, collective action, and worker empowerment, and be prepared to adapt to shifting priorities, travel, and support campaigns during irregular hours, including nights and weekends. The organization offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package that includes family health and dental coverage, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities. Applicants must complete a background check to be eligible for employment.

Requirements

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.
Preparedness to work irregular hours, adapt to rapid shifts in priorities, travel, respond to campaigns, and support workers during nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience juggling competing demands and changing priorities on a deadline.
Familiarity with state and federal laws and regulations related to health care and nursing.
Firsthand experience in legal and regulatory research and drafting effective legislation, regulations, and policies.
A relevant advanced degree.

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 their 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 positions 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.