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Position: Program Specialist IV

Posted: 10/28/09

Description: For a job description, qualifications, and to apply online, visit State of Texas Job Center website. The posting will close the first week of September.

Requirements: Must be able to legally work in the State of Texas, proof required (of citizenship, permanent residency, work visas, etc.)

Compensation: 3,687.83 - $3,950.00 / month

Location: Department of State Health Services / Center for Health Statistics / Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies, Austin, TX

Contact: Pamela L. Wiebusch
Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies
Center for Health Statistics
Department of State Health Services
1100 W. 49th Street, MC-1898
Austin, Texas 78756-3199
pamela.wiebusch@dshs.state.tx.us
512-458-7261 or 512-458-7111, ext. 6575
512-458-7344 (Fax)

Position: Executive Director, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Foundation (AANP)

Posted: 10/14/09

Description: The AANP Foundation is seeking a proven leader who has a successful record of accomplishments in a public or private organization and who is well-respected and known for excellence within the nursing, health care, education, non-profit and/or private sector communities. The ideal candidate will have a broad base of business knowledge as well as experience within the health care field and will possess a professional background and experience in fundraising applicable to building relationships and alliances. The new Executive Director will lead an outreach program to both current and prospective members, consumers, and other organizations so the AANP Foundation may maintain itself as a leading voice to advance the role of nurse practitioners.

The Executive Director must lead efforts to identify and develop products and services that help achieve our primary goals. Furthermore, the Executive Director will anticipate and respond to the changing global healthcare landscape. The Executive Director must assess AANP Foundation strengths, identify market opportunities and, when necessary, develop collaborative relationships that will enable the organization to move forward.

The Search Committee will recruit nationally to develop a broad and diverse pool of candidates. The committee also welcomes non-traditional candidates whose unique blend of personal characteristics and professional experience offer compelling reasons for consideration.

Duties include: Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Director:

The AANP Foundation Executive Director serves as the chief executive staff officer and is responsible to the AANP Foundation Board of Directors for the effective conduct of the affairs of the organization. The Executive Director recommends and participates in formulation of the AANP Foundation mission, goals, and objectives and related policies. Within that framework the Executive Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the staff, programs, and activities of the AANP Foundation.

Specific Responsibilities:

Within the limits of the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the AANP Foundation and policies established by the AANP Foundation Board of Directors, the Executive Director, utilizing appropriate delegation shall:

  • Develop and/or direct the organizational structure for the AANP Foundation and the related staffing structure.
  • Develop and/or maintain administrative policies and procedures.
  • Administer and/or oversee a personnel program, including position descriptions, performance standards and periodic evaluations of all staff positions.
  • Oversee recruitment and training of staff positions including personnel program with policies and procedures, position descriptions; performance standards and periodic evaluations of staff.
  • Have final responsibility for hiring and termination of all staff.
  • Oversee the maintenance of an effective compensation and benefits system for AANP Foundation staff.
  • Oversee independent contractors and consultants including responsibility for hiring and termination of contractors and consultants.
  • Oversee an effective administration program for the AANP Foundation scholarship and grant initiatives.
  • Oversee fundraising programs to obtain adequate funding for the purposes of the AANP Foundation.
  • Oversee research and/or education programs and activities of the AANP Foundation.
  • Oversee a progressive strategic plan in conjunction with the AANP Foundation Board of Directors and staff.
  • Oversee effective internal and external communications for the AANP Foundation.
  • Serve as a spokesperson for the AANP Foundation.
  • Oversee management of the finances of the AANP Foundation, including the preparation of an annual budget and annual audit.
  • Sign AANP Foundation contracts and official documents.
  • Oversee planning and coordination of meetings of the Board of Directors of the AANP Foundation.
  • Ensure legal integrity of the AANP Foundation.
  • Attend and participate in all meetings of the AANP Foundation Board of Directors and the Executive Committee as a non-voting member (except for matters involving the Executive Director’s employment or salary).
  • Serve as main staff liaison to the AANP and the AANP Certification Program.
  • Provide periodic reports and recommendations to the AANP Foundation Board of Directors.
  • Maintain regular communications with the elected officials and the Board of Directors on policy matters and other issues as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with other associations, industry, government, public service organizations, and legal and accounting consultants to enhance the image of the AANP Foundation and the attainment of its objectives.
  • Lead campaign efforts and forge new relationships with potential donors.
  • Represent the AANP Foundation up to the highest level (CEO) of the corporate world in a professional, successful manner.
  • Proactively bring the vision of the AANP Foundation Board of Directors to the NP community and to the customer community.

Requirements: The next Executive Director of the AANP Foundation must have the proven skills necessary to successfully lead an organization with a very broad constituency base in a changing professional environment. The successful candidate will combine a unique blend of professional expertise, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and other qualities of highly successful people. Among these qualities are

Leadership: The Executive Director will be a strong leader with proven executive experience in association or healthcare management that promotes a positive image and accountability to the AANP Foundation and its mission. Candidates must demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior and have the ability to function as an autonomous and collaborative leader. Emotional intelligence is also a key to success and the successful candidate will possess this quality to a very high degree.

Fundraising: The Executive Director will have extensive fundraising experience that includes planning, development and implementation of a wide range of fundraising programs.

Business Expertise: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years experience at the director level in non-profit, volunteer organizational operations with strong preference for specific experience in a healthcare related foundation. Candidates will have the necessary skills and background to manage a professional foundation including staff, people, budgets, financial operations and projects.

Communication: The Executive Director must be an outgoing and energetic communicator with expertise in written, verbal, and technological skills. The candidates should be persuasive negotiators and networkers with people skills who positively represent the AANP Foundation across a wide variety of venues and is able to represent the AANP Foundation at the highest level to educational, corporate and other health care related audiences.

Visionary: The Executive Director must be a, creative, innovative, forward thinker who recognizes trends, opportunities and challenges for future growth of the AANP Foundation.

Passion: The candidate must be an enthusiastic, energetic and passionate individual who recognizes and promotes the NP role and is able to move forward the mission of the AANP Foundation.

Healthcare Experience: The ideal candidate will have extensive health care experience and knowledge and will have excellent working knowledge of the nurse practitioner profession and roles of nurse practitioners; 10-15 years of experience in the healthcare field is highly preferred.

Education/Experience: The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in nursing, health care, business or a related field; Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and/or Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential preferred.

Compensation: Compensation for this position is competitive and includes a generous benefits package.

Location: Austin, Texas

Contact: For further information concerning this opportunity please contact:
Jon Christian “Chris” Dowell
President, Breckenridge Group Executive Search
10305 East Hunter Valley Road
Vienna, VA 22181
jcdowell@breckgroup.net
(703) 437-8404

Position: RN Emergency Room

Posted: 10/14/09

Description: Professional nurse leader in assessing, planning, directing and evaluating nursing care provided to patients.

Duties include: Leads team of care providers.

Requirements: Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or ancilliary departments regarding patient care, concerns and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions.

Education/Experience: 3 years RN experience in a hospital nursing unit, Bachelor’s degree, RN License.

Compensation: 45K

Location: Texas

Contact: gail@staffingtheglobe.com

Position: PT, FT, PRN or Contracts (Days, Night shifts)

Posted: 09/09/09

Description: Pediatric/NICU Home Health Agency job

Duties include: Skilled Nursing in Private Duties, and/or Visits

Requirements: At least 1 year experienced LVNs and RN needed. No Experience RNs/LVNs also welcomed.

Education/Experience: TX Accredited RN and LVN schools. TX license.

Compensation: Negotiable

Location: Austin TX, and surrounding Counties

Contact: Obi RN at 309-368-3132 or Olga at 512-317-8015

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Posted: 08/18/09

Description: Pediatric Physician is seeking a nurse practitioner for his office, to treat well care as well as acute care patients. Flexible hours Monday through Friday 8 to 5. This is an immediate position.

Compensation: Pay to be commensurate with experience.

Contact: Joseph Cohen M.D. F.A.A.P.
512-335-9600
512-335-9696 (FAX)
adm-cpp1@austin.rr.com
Cedar Park Pediatrics Website

Position: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Central Texas Pain Institute

Posted: 08/10/09

Description: Join our rapidly growing and progressive Pain Practice in North Austin as you apply the latest technologies and techniques in pain management. Seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a busy pain management practice. This position acts as a medical resource and collaborates with physicians and an interdisciplinary team of members to provide the highest quality care for our patients.

Duties include: Providing consults, conducting follow up exams, managing patients prescriptions, and performing office procedures. Must be able to multi-task pre authorization forms, disability forms, FMLA paperwork, follow up calls, med refills and delegating tasks to support staff.

Contact: Email Erin Renee Fitzgerald or call at 512-203-3673

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing Hospital Hiring Practices

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