Board of Nursing at Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Regulation, Education, Administration, Consumer Advocacy, Curriculum Development, Standards Compliance, Healthcare Management, Public Service, Committee Work, Professional Licensing, Community Engagement, Policy Recommendation, Training Program Oversight, Accreditation, Nursing Assistive Personnel

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Total public member: 13 Method of Appointment: Appointed by Mayor, confirmed by Council Length of Appointment: 3 years Residency: DC Residency Required Paid board: No (all roles are voluntary) Description: The Board shall regulate the practice of advanced practice registered nursing, practice of registered nursing, practice of practical nursing, practice by nursing assistive personnel, practice of nursing home administration, practice of assisted living administration, and practice of home health care administration. The Board shall recommend for promulgation by the Mayor curricula and standards required for the approval of nursing education programs in the District of Columbia. At a minimum, the Board shall require that nursing schools and nursing programs be accredited by a Board-recognized national nursing accrediting agency. The Board shall also recommend to the Mayor rules governing the procedures for withdrawing approval of nursing education programs and training programs for nursing assistive personnel. Commission membership: The Board shall consist of 13 members, as follows: - 4 registered nurses - 2 practical nurses - 1 nursing home administrator, assisted living administrator, or home health care administrator - 1 nursing assistive personnel - 3 members licensed, registered, or certified under this Board (registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, practical nurses, or nursing assistive personnel) - 2 consumer members Qualifications: The professional members must be licensed to practice in the District. Each professional member shall have been engaged in the practice for at least 3 years preceding appointment. The consumer member shall be at least 18 years old, shall not be a health professional or in training to become a health professional, and shall not have a household member who is a health professional or is in training to become a health professional. Time Commitment: The Board meets monthly; subcommittees meet as required to complete tasks. If you are interested in an appointment to this board, please complete the appointment application. A member of our team will contact you to discuss the opportunity.

Responsibilities

The Board regulates various nursing practices and recommends curricula and standards for nursing education programs in the District of Columbia. It also governs the procedures for withdrawing approval of nursing education programs and training programs for nursing assistive personnel.