Executive Director

Executive Director

Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the administration and operations of the agency in supporting the Board's mission of public safety. Under the general direction of a Governor-appointed Board and according to State Statutes, the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act, and Administrative Rules and Regulations, the ED regulates nursing education programs, licensure, discipline, and practice to ensure the safe and competent delivery of nursing practice by licensed and certified persons, including Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Professional Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Recommends operational policy to the Board and implements approved policies/procedures. Includes responding to questions on nursing practice, research, and other operational issues.
• Assures that Board policy positions and advocacy efforts are consistent with and supported by standards and statutes.
• Manages and directs the fiscal operations of the Board.
• Reviews and approves all expenditures and assures accepted accounting practices are maintained for all fees collected.
• Makes periodic reports to the Board on budget, expenditure, and revenue accounts.
• Prepares and submits agency budget to the appropriate parties for legislative approval.
• Maintains accurate inventory of all office assets/property.
• Recommends fee schedule to ensure adequate revenues to maintain agency operations.
• Prepares, implements, and monitors all agency contracts in consultation with the Attorney General's office and in accordance with state Statutes, NPA, and Administrative Rules and Regulations.
• Keeps the public and all licensees/certificate holders informed of current nursing practice, nursing education, and disciplinary standards through multiple channels, including state tours to employers of nurses, electronic, social media, and publications, serving as a guest speaker and/or lecturer and participating in statewide conferences.
• Develops, maintains, and reports to federal, state, and local agencies and legislature an accurate database of statistical data related to the nursing workforce to assure proper record and reporting systems and uniform accounting and data collection.
• Collaborates with the Department of Health/Emergency Preparedness Program to ensure a volunteer nurse workforce in times of public health emergencies or disasters.
• Collaborates with nursing leaders, nursing education programs, nursing organizations, healthcare facilities, state agencies, the legislature, and other governmental agencies to develop a statewide nursing manpower plan utilizing evidence-based decision-making to assure access to healthcare that meets the current standards of nursing practice for the citizens of Wyoming. Applies legal/ethical principles of nursing and nursing practice in the collection and analysis of nursing manpower data.
• Writes statistical and annual reports in accordance with state guidelines.
• Participates and represents the Board at the national, state, and local level on task forces, committees, and organizations to identify issues related to health concerns, promote health, and resolve health delivery or practice issues.
• Represents the Board on matters of policy and procedure in compliance with statutes and regulatory issues.
• Conducts conferences, forums, studies, and research on nursing practice, education, rehabilitation, and competency.
• Manages, directs, and supervises all day-to-day office activities and supervises staff to administer multiple nursing programs and activities. Includes monitoring for compliance with statutory responsibilities for multiple programs. Includes recruiting, selection, supervision, counseling, and evaluation of personnel to maintain these programs.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain/update skills.
• Assists staff to identify and meet continuing education needs.
• Develops, implements, and monitors Board goals, objectives, and outcomes of the Strategic Plan.
• Prepares the Strategic Plan to include long-range planning and goal setting.
• Adjusts personnel and fiscal resource utilization to changing circumstances to meet Board directives.
• Manages, directs, and supervises personnel in complaint investigations, discipline recommendations, settlement agreements, and monitoring for impaired or rehabilitating nursing practitioners.
• Directs mediations of complaints against licensees/certificate holders and coordinates investigation activities required to resolve complaints.
• Conducts formal administrative hearings when necessary after consultation from legal representative and the Board.
• Manages, directs, and supervises personnel in all activities to review and approve/disapprove nursing professional and certification preparation programs within the State.
• Reviews all aspects of the education curriculum, testing outcomes, teaching facilities/practices, and adherence to approved instruction and evaluation criteria and makes recommendations for education program(s) approval/disapproval.
• After thorough research on relevant issues, interprets standards of nursing practice and provides opinions to the Board and relevant parties.
• Manages, directs, and supervises personnel in all testing and licensing programs for advanced practice, registered professionals, practical nurses, and nursing assistants in Wyoming.
• Reviews all applicants for professional/ technical /supportive nursing licenses/certifications.
• Processes background checks for criminal or other activities that could impair the applicant's safe delivery of nursing care.
• Delegates investigations on any applicant who has a history of a potential adverse criminal or substance abuse activity.
• Makes referrals/recommendations to the Board for case disposition.
• Issues licensure/certification to qualified applicants.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES: The successful applicant must be a registered nurse licensed in the State of Wyoming with a minimum of a master's degree in nursing.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge and compliance with NPA and Administrative Rules and Regulations, and other applicable state and federal laws, and codes of conduct.
• Ability to utilize knowledge of current/future trends in nursing education, practice, licensure, discipline, and regulation to guide the work of the Board.
• Knowledge of organizational behavior.
• Ability to maintain accountability for implementation of Board strategic plan/goals.
• Ability to implement operational policies.
• Ability to anticipate the need for effective change.
• Communicates effectively with constituencies (legislature, Governor's office, agencies, organizations, educators, media, licensees)
• Ability to perform responsibilities in an ethical manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel throughout the state and nation as necessary.
• Be flexible in working hours.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information

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Benefits

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job — it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health