Regulatory/Policy Specialist

Regulatory/Policy Specialist

San Francisco Bay Area, California

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 healthcare 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.

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

Minimum 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

Preferred

• 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

Compensation

CNA/NNU provides a very competitive salary range ($118,635 - $128,327 and benefit package including full family and domestic partner coverage, medical, dental, pension and 401(k).

TO APPLY

Please provide the following:

• A current resume in PDF or Word format reflecting qualifications for this position
• A Letter of Application in PDF or Word format which specifically addresses how accomplishments in your career have prepared you for this position.
• Be sure to complete the one full application form

CNA/NNU is committed to Equal Opportunity and to considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.

Excellent union benefits