Regulatory/Policy Specialist
About The Position
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU), the nation's largest nurses' union, seeks a committed professional who has successfully helped develop politically progressive policies for the position of Regulatory/Policy Specialist in the Oakland-based Health Policy Department. CNA/NNU is the premiere organization of registered nurses and one of the nation's fastest growing labor and professional organizations in the U.S., and a strong, progressive voice for nurses, patients, and health care workers around the world. We are seeking a like-minded and experienced professional who believes in our mission and is personally dedicated to social justice issues to be a Regulatory/Policy Specialist. We will help the right person making a long-term commitment learn more about health care policy and nursing regulations.
Requirements
- Share the values and mission of the organization
- Bachelor's degree (law degree a plus)
- Demonstrated written and analytical skills
- Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice
- Ability to work as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Experience juggling competing demands and changing priorities on a deadline
- Track record of working the hours required to be successful at creating change
- Understanding how regulatory agencies and commissions work
- Experience in health policy issues
- Three years' experience working in a position requiring judgment and confidentiality
- Firsthand experience in helping to draft effective legislation, regulations, and policies
Responsibilities
- Interpret and assess proposed legislation and government agency regulations for potential impact on health care and Registered Nurses' scope of practice and licensure
- Produce written documents on the effects of regulations, legislation, and policy on Registered Nurses' scope of practice and licensure and occasionally make oral comments.
- Monitor government agencies and regulatory bodies for legislative and regulatory issues
- Develop policy positions, testimony, talking points, and lobbying materials
- Represent CNA/NNU before state and federal agencies, boards, and commissions
- Prepare reports on regulatory issues and activities for members, leaders, and staff
Benefits
- full family and domestic partner coverage
- medical
- dental
- pension
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
