Nursing Consultant- Practice

General Description

The Nurse III Nursing Consultant for Practice performs highly advanced consultative and administrative work for the Texas Board of Nursing. Under the direction of the Team Leader for Practice and the Director of Nursing, assists in interpreting the NPA, rules, and other applicable laws to the public, prepares reports to the Board, and assists with development and/or revision of position statements, guidelines, interpretive statements, and internal policies and procedures related to nursing practice and continuing education. Assists with conducting Board workshops across the state as well as development of educational materials for on-line use. The Nursing Consultant for Practice also serves as a resource to Enforcement and Legal staff on practice-related investigations, and may be required to provide testimony as an expert witness on the NPA, Rules, Disciplinary Sanction Policies, and the minimum standard of care in relation to Enforcement cases before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, or in other legal proceedings where such consultation is needed. Works under minimal supervision with latitude for use of initiative and judgment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains self-development in awareness of national, state and regional health care issues that impact nursing practice. Identifies trends or issues that impact nursing practice and utilizes established chain of command to initiate appropriate agency response to issues. Prepares and Maintains Reports and Records. Assists in development, maintenance, and revisions of department policies and procedures. Prepares and presents reports to the Board Assists with development and preparation of agency reports to Board and other relevant parties. Organizes and maintains files and materials related to nursing practice issues, legislative materials, committees and other work products. Maintains all files and records in readable, easily accessed manner Prepares and contributes reports and articles to BON Bulletin as scheduled; maintains newsletter files for readily accessed references on Board activities. Coordinates agency legislative review of laws and regulations affecting nursing education, licensure and practice. Establishes a tracking system of legislative bills during state legislative session. Coordinates activities of agency staff and groups in tracking and analyzing relevant legislation. Prepares reports and summaries for staff and the Board regarding the impact of legislation. Monitors state and national health care legislation and keeps the agency and the Board apprised of potential impacts. Reviews proposed and approved rules published in the Texas Register and advises the Board and staff regarding reported actions.Participates in department and agency operations and activities. Assists Enforcement Division as needed with review of nursing practice investigations, expert witness testimony at ALJ/SOAH hearings, and other duties as assigned. Participates in staff discussion, planning, development and evaluation of overall agency objectives. Assists with implementation of agency's Strategic Plan. Assists in development and implementation of department and agency=s policies and procedures. Assists in revision/development of rules. Consults with and seeks consults from other departments and personnel as needed on issues of nursing practice. Coordinates workshop and practice activities with other agency departments as applicable. Represents the Board on outside committees as assigned. Staff Board advisory committees as assigned. Helps promote teamwork within the nursing division and the entire agency. Leads and coordinates practice area projects as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

This position requires broad experience in various types of professional nursing positions with at least three years in patient care. Minimum of a BSN from a professional nursing program approved by the State of Texas or the State from which the school was located and actively enrolled in an approved or accredited MSN program and working towards an MSN. Unencumbered and current licensure as a registered nurse in Texas, or eligible for licensure. Masters degree in nursing preferred.

The Texas Board of Nursing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran in its hiring and recruitment process. Veterans' and former foster youth employment preferences are granted as required by law. The Texas Board of Nursing participates in E-Verify, and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,848.67 - $6,890.62 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have (or are you actively enrolled to earn) an MSN degree?
• Do you have at least three years of experience in patient care?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78701