Operations and Policy Analyst – Nursing Policy

Role Overview

• Evaluate Current, and Analyze Emerging or Changes to, State and Federal Nursing Practice Policies and Rules
• Research state and national bills, laws, and regulations that impact the practice of nursing
• Evaluate alignment with current rules and policies of the Board of Nursing
• Conduct periodic review of existing administrative rules and regulations; evaluate for alignment with current policy; recommend and formulate plans based on current nursing practice and intended outcomes
• Draft administrative rule change and updates
• Lead, plan and coordinate research projects
• Summarize findings and recommendations
• Write issue papers based on research findings
• Participate in Legislative Activities and explain policy issues and the effect of proposed legislation to state legislators and executive team
• Review and track state and federal legislation; prepare testimony; analyze bills and propose amendments to pending bills; monitor implementation of legislation
• Oversee preparation of briefing materials about Oregon programs for state lawmakers, the Governor’s office and the Board
• Represent the agency and communicate policy direction at cabinet-level meetings, before boards and commission of other agencies and before the state legislature
• Coordinate and facilitate rule advisory meetings
• Develop and provide education resources to the public about nursing regulation
• Write articles for OSBN Sentinel publication
• Review and propose edits to internal policies and procedures; recommend new operating policy and procedures and implementation strategies as appropriate
• Collaborate with IT personnel to develop needed reports and datasets to ensure compliance with program goals, policies, and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills
• Five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work related to one or more of the key functions identified in the job posting
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience in one or more of the key functions identified in the job posting
• A Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Experience with, or knowledge of processes pertaining to: public policy, rule making, or state and federal legislative processes and procedures (preferred)
• Experience working with or ability to establish a professional working relationship with, a variety of internal and external stakeholders including legal professionals, government officials, appointed or elected board members, and/or outside contractors (preferred)
• Possess an unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) License (preferred)
• Three years' experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) (preferred)
• A Doctorate Degree in either Nursing (DNP) or Education (EdD or PhD) (preferred)

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays a year
• Competitive benefits package
• Flexibility with hybrid work options
• Advancement and learning opportunities