Operations and Policy Analyst, Nursing Policy
Oregon Department of Human Services
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Portland • Oregon • United States
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Salary
💰 $7,537 - $11,098 per month
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
nursing practice policiesadministrative rule draftinglegislative analysispolicy evaluationdatabase managementprogram codingquality assurancereport developmenttraining documentationregulatory compliance
Soft Skills
analytical skillsplanning skillscommunication skillscollaborationconsultative expertiseleadershipproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementresearch skillspublic speaking
Certifications
Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) License