Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position requires the employee to facilitate and maintain the development of strong and engaged bargaining units.  The employee is part of the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) labor department, which empowers healthcare workers to advocate for themselves, their patients, their families, and their communities.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a full time, exempt position. The salary is based on applicable years of experience applied to the wage scale outlined in the union staff ’s collective bargaining agreement.

ONA offers an annual starting salary range of $77,998 to $112,495 depending on experience.  The total salary range for this position is currently $77,998 to $140,620 annually.

ONA also offers an exceptional benefits package including employer contributions (90%) to medical, dental and vision premiums, as well as employer paid long and short-term disability and life insurance. Opportunity to enroll in 401K plan after 6 months of employment which includes a 3% employer contribution, with additional longevity contributions after 5 years. Union members are also enrolled in a union pension plan.  Annual PTO is 25 vacation days, 8 personal days and 12 sick leave days.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND FAIRNESS

ONA is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION

ONA, founded in 1904, is a labor union that also serves as a professional association for registered nurses and nurse practitioners. 

ONA currently represents over 12,000 nurses at close to 50 bargaining units located throughout the State. The contracts ONA nurses obtain raise the bar for wages, benefits, and other conditions of employment for all nurses. More importantly, the contracts give nurses a voice in the workplace to address patient care and safety. Our over a century worth of experience as a professional association with our fifty years of experience as a union make ONA uniquely capable of addressing all nursing issues and concerns.

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Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of three (3) years’ as a union organizer, community or political organizer, or internal organizer/business agent required except as noted below.  Applicants with healthcare experience encouraged to apply.  ONA will develop a registered nurse with less than three years of experience if other relevant skills or experience are present. 

• Knowledge of basic labor and employment law, such as, NLRA, PECBA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and Workers Compensation.

• Knowledge of or commitment to learn about Nurse Practice Act, HIPAA, Oregon’s Staffing Law, and other healthcare related practices and culture.

• Speak one-on-one and with groups. Confident initiating conversations with strangers.  Facilitate group discussions. 

• Ability to figure out solutions to complex problems.

• Handle multiple priorities at once, with ability to appropriately triage and delegate.

• Raise vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely.

• Gather and assess relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively.

• Come to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria and standards.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with prospective members.

• Collaborate with other staff, work with a team.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS

A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and membership databases or similar programs.

• Ability to use text and other digital platforms.

• Smart phone with data plan, which ONA will reimburse per collective bargaining agreement.

• Personal laptop, which ONA will provide per policy.

JOB EXPECTATIONS/COMPETENCIES

• Job Knowledge: Must possess and continually update requisite knowledge and understanding of assigned duties, responsibilities, policies, procedures and compliance requirements to perform the position.

• Work Product: Must demonstrate quality, including accuracy and thoroughness, in work required for the position. Must plan and complete acceptable quantity of work within deadlines.

• Member Focus: Must consistently exhibit proper conduct with ONA members through verbal and written communications. This includes listening, understanding member expectations/perspective and acknowledging and responding to concerns in a timely and helpful manner.

• Dependability/Accountability: Must follow through on assignments and take ownership of work. Must be reliable and responsible, and adhere to procedures, practices and work schedule.

• Collaboration/Teamwork: Must demonstrate cooperation and teamwork, and value and seek input and expertise of others. Must contribute to the team environment by working effectively with others on the team, and treat co-workers with respect, honesty and fairness.

• Communication: Must communicate effectively and respectfully with co-workers and associates verbally and in writing. Must follow instructions and share information appropriately.

• Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) & Welcoming Behavior in the Community: Must create a welcoming and learning environment with productive and positive workplace relationships. Must build and support a diverse and inclusive community by demonstrating respect in the workplace.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Sit for prolonged periods of time in an office environment.

• Work irregular hours, sometimes for long durations.

• Utilize smart phone, text, and respond to texts.

• Input data on a computer.

• Read a computer screen and written documents.

• Transport for some distance up to 30 pounds.

• Drive day or night, often for long distances, and for prolonged periods of time.

• Frequently travel, sometimes out-of-state. Travel by car will be necessary.  Travel by plane will be likely.

• Stay overnight in hotels or otherwise away from home.

• Navigate without assistance within worksites.

OTHER

Periodic travel will/may be required along with occasional evening or weekend work. Hybrid schedules are available as appropriate for job duties and subject to supervisor approval.