DHHS Nurse Consultant to the Board of Nursing
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Description
Do you want to help shape the future of APRN Practice in Nebraska? The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a full-time DHHS Nurse Consultant to the Board of Nursing for the Division of Public Health. Are you an experienced APRN looking for a new challenge? If so, WE NEED YOU!

What we can offer you:

• Stable Employment Opportunity
• Career Development and Learning
• Tuition Reimbursement up to 100%
• 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Accruals and benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization
• Flexible schedules

Hiring rate of position: $34.211 - $45.654/hour, pay rate determined by years of LPN, RN and/or APRN work experience.

Location: Lincoln NSOB - 1st floor

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Examples of Work
Administers all aspects related to the regulations and statutory requirements of advanced practice nursing (APRNs) nursing (RN or LPNs) or nursing support. Develops, reviews, revises and implements legislation to ensure adequate regulation of APRNs, nursing or nursing support in the interest of public health and safety. Develops, reviews, revises and implements department rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they related to APRNs, nursing or nursing support. Provides advice and consultation within and outside of the department on APRNs, nursing or nursing support. Represents the department and participates in local, state, regional and national meetings on issues related to advanced practice nursing, nursing or nursing support. Prepares, develops, and presents educational material for public groups, media, and other interested persons.

Coordinates or participates in specific committees, advisory councils and task forces as identified, requested or directed. Serves as the departmental resource person and consultant on the areas of advanced practice nursing and nursing. Responds to telephone and correspondence inquiries regarding advanced practice nursing, nursing or nursing support and interprets related statutes, rules, regulations, position statements, advisory opinions and policies. Prepares and disseminates statistical data pertinent to assigned areas of responsibility. Keeps abreast of state and national trends with potential impact on APRN, nursing or nursing support and communicates pertinent information concerning the regulatory impact of identified trends. Develops strategies and takes advantage of opportunities to inform the public regarding expectations as recipients of advanced practice nursing, nursing or nursing support services. Prepares written documents for a variety of audiences, which enhance understanding of advanced practice nursing, nursing and nursing support regulatory issues and assist in public protection. Provides ongoing review and information to Boards regarding evidence-based and best practices for nursing licensees. The Practice Consultant works collaboratively with the Executive Director and Education Consultant to the Board of Nursing, Advanced Practice RN Board and the Nebraska Center for Nursing, fully integrating knowledge and expertise in establishing a forward direction for the evolution of nursing licensure in NE.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Must have an unencumbered RN multi-state Nebraska license; nursing experience in a variety of roles; a minimum of a Masters degree in nursing or higher required.

PREFERRED: APRN licensure and regulatory knowledge preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
When at FULL performance of the position, this individual would have the: Knowledge of: statutes and administrative rules governing advanced practice nursing (APRN), nursing and nursing support in Nebraska; legal and professional issues related to APRN, nursing and nursing support; public policy issues related to health care and regulation of health care providers; organizational structure, policies and standards of the agency.

Skills and Ability to: communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing divergent backgrounds regarding nursing related questions and problems; facilitate and utilize advanced negotiation skills; plan, implement, administer and evaluate a complex system for maintaining APRN, nursing and nursing support standards in the state; interpret and apply statutes governing APRN, nursing and nursing support; develop and carry out research proposals to answer nursing regulatory questions; develop and implement surveys to add to database on nursing regulation; produce written materials related to APRN, nursing and nursing support; advocate for safe APRN, nursing and nursing support practices for protection of the public.

DHHS State of Nebraska values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics.

For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Public Health, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.gov.

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