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The Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) with the help of its staff interprets the Oregon Nurse Practice Act evaluates and approves nursing education and nursing assistant training programs issues licenses and renewals investigates complaints and takes disciplinary action against licensees who violate the Oregon Nurse Practice Act. OSBN also maintains the nursing assistant registry and administers competency evaluations for nursing assistants and provides testimony to the legislature and other organizations as needed.

Operations and Policy Analyst (OPA) 4-Nursing Policy

Imagine an opportunity where you join a team of passionate professionals who play a critical role in upholding OSBNs mission to protect the public through regulatory excellence and promoting the wellness of our nursing professionals as well as fulfilling our vision of a safe and healthy Oregon promoted through a healthy and diverse nursing workforce.

OSBN is looking for individuals who are excited to join an agency that is focused on creating a culture of respect for both the public and our nursing professionals. Are you the type of person who believes providing excellent customer service not only builds but sustains a culture of respect If you answered yes then we may just be the organization youre looking for and you may just be the employee were looking for!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency free of racism discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups women individuals with disabilities veterans LGBTQIA2S community members and others to apply.

As OSBNs next Operations and Policy Analyst youll have the opportunity to:

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.

• If incumbent has current or previous nursing experience education or training they may be asked to address practice concerns regarding RN/LPN practice and/or serve as a subject matter expert 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 Governors office and the Board.

Communications and Outreach

• 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.

• If incumbent has current or previous nursing experience education or training they may be asked to:

• Develop and provide education resources to the public about nursing regulation.
• Write articles for OSBN Sentinel publication.

Agency Operations and Activities

• Review and propose edits to internal policies and procedures; recommend new operating policy and procedures and implementation strategies as appropriate.

• From a policy research and analysis perspective collaborate with IT personnel to develop needed reports and datasets to ensure compliance with program goals policies and regulations.

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Other duties as assigned.

What Were Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

A Bachelors Degree in Public Administration Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills;

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Five years professional-level evaluative analytical and planning work related to one or more of the key functions identified in the job posting.

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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.

What Makes You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nursing

• 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.

• Possess an unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) License

• Three years experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• A Doctorate Degree in either Nursing (DNP) or Education (EdD or PhD)

Key Strengths/Skills

• Project Management

• Technical and professional writing

• Public speaking and professional presentations

Feeling excited about this opportunity Not sure if you meet all the requirements

OSBN is eager to meet people that believe in and want to contribute to not only our mission but who also have a passion for public service. If this sounds like you even if you dont feel that you meet every single requirement we encourage you to apply!

Why OSBN

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment

• Colleagues who are passionate about public service

• Flexibility- Once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently this position is eligible for hybrid work however regular scheduled office hours are also required. Office hours could include (subject to management discretion): one in office day per week department meetings and trainings and agency-wide meetings and trainings

• Work/life balance-including 11 paid holidays a year and a competitive benefits package

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

How to Apply

You must include a Cover Letter AND Resume to be considered for the position (please limit cover letter to two pages).

Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials how you meet (or exceed!) both the minimum and preferred qualifications identified in the job posting. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.

Please Note

• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment a writing sample or a video interview as part of the application screening process

• Internal applicants must submit their application materials using their existing Workday profile

• If you are new to state service resources and instructions for our online application system Workday can be found here.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments examinations and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

• Important: The State of Oregon does not request or require your age date of birth attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Additional Information

• This position is subject to fingerprinting and a background check for any convictions as some duties and responsibilities require CJIS Security Clearance

• This is a position is classified as a non-represented management services/non-supervisory position.

• The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. For further information please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach required documentation to their Workday applicant profile. After submitting your application please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your My Applications section.

• The Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OSBN will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• Additional resources regarding the application and recruiting process can be found here: Applicant Support

Contact Information

For more information you may contact HR Manager Kelly Stiles by e-mail at