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.
• Address practice concerns regarding RN/LPN practice-provides consultative expertise to board staff regarding practice questions or concerns as needed.
• Participate in Legislative Activities
• 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.
• Develop and provide education resources to the public about nursing regulation.
• 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.
• Write articles for OSBN Sentinel publication.
• Give functional guidance to IT staff during development of program coding; test and quality check system functioning; manage issues and solve errors encountered during the testing process; approve final system programs.
• Develop documentation, manuals and training; recommend operating policy and procedures and implementation strategy to bring into effect system enhancements.
• Evaluate forms and record systems to ensure compliance with program goals, policies, and regulations.
• Propose revisions/modifications.
• Collaborate with IT personnel to develop needed reports and datasets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Nursing 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
• OR 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 Masters Degree in Nursing OR a Doctorate Degree in either Nursing (DNP) or Education (EdD or PhD)
• Possess an unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Three years' experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience with, or knowledge of processes pertaining to: public policy, rule making, or state and federal legislative processes and procedures.
• Experience working with or have the 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.
• Database management and/or development

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays a year
• Flexible working hours
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon