Washington Center for Nursing Hiring for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Associate Job at Remote Full Time

As the statewide data and workforce resource center for nursing, the Washington Center for Nursing (WCN) works to ensure a high-quality nursing workforce our communities need today and in the future. Health care provided by Licensed Practice Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners impacts access and quality of care for Washington residents every day. The WCN conducts workforce research to address the nursing shortage, support quality nursing education, develop strategies to build a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and reach out to middle and high school students to promote nursing as a career. Intending to develop a nursing working force that mirrors the increasing diversity of our communities and advances equitable care, we study the supply and demand of the nursing profession to inform nursing workforce policy. To achieve this, WCN partners with a broad community, including national and state workforce researchers, schools, colleges and universities, health care facilities, communities, national organizations, policymakers, and other partners. WCN is a nonprofit corporation located in Tukwila, WA. For more information, please visit the WA Center for Nursing website at www.wcnursing.org

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Associate is a program manager who implements WCN’s diversity and inclusion strategic priorities under the direction of the WCN Executive Director and in coordination with WCN staff. Key areas of work include:

· Convening nursing partners and key stakeholders to identify, develop, and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives based on data.

· Developing and implementing effective strategies to recruit and retain a diverse nursing workforce in the areas of nursing education and nursing leadership in coordination with key stakeholders.

· Identify strategic initiatives for workforce diversity and promotion of health equity from state or national experts.

· Identify funding sources, including applying to public and private grants to support the sustainability of effective diversity efforts.

· Being a spokesperson for the WCN’s work in diversity, equity, and inclusion

· Accomplishing additional projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree in health care, or relevant field

· At least two -years of experience in health care and/or education

· Demonstrated experience with diversity and inclusion efforts and knowledge of the social determinants of health as they relate to health disparities and health equity.

· Demonstrated ability to perform outreach, convene and facilitate collaboration with diverse stakeholders

· Demonstrated skill and experience in meeting facilitating techniques

· Demonstrated project management skills including being familiar with methods and tools for project planning and execution, and the ability to develop and evaluate methods to track and report metrics.

· Work effectively across disciplines and organizational boundaries to prioritize tasks and gain timely closure on decisions.

· Be able to develop systems to monitor risks and issues.

· Anticipates changing conditions and makes appropriate recommendations.

· Proactively inspires others to take action on issues.

· Expertise in facilitation methods for convening groups

· Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills

· Experience using data to develop support initiatives

· The ability to be self-directed, take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and work with diverse teams.

Preferred:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing or relevant health field

· 3-5 years demonstrated project management experience

· Demonstrated experience collaborating with organizations serving communities of color

· Demonstrated experience leading diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts

· experience publishing research

· Experience with fund development and grant writing

· Experience with public policy

· Experience providing educational presentations to local, state, and national audiences

Compensation & Benefits:

· This is a full-time salaried position, with an opportunity to be part-time. All benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees. Hours to be mutually agreed upon by employer and employee

· Salary range of $49,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience and education. All required federal and state taxes are paid by an employer.

· Healthcare benefits or differential in lieu of healthcare benefits

· Ability to work remotely

· Paid Time Off (PTO) per WCN policy, with eligibility to access PTO after successful completion of the 90-day introductory period

· Benefits: 10 paid holidays (9 federal and one floating)

· 25% reimbursement for a monthly ORCA transit pass if using public transport to and from work more than 50% of the time

· Eligibility to contribute to the 401K after successful completion of 90-day entry (probation) period

· Support to attend professional development training

· Free Parking on site

· Final candidates are to pass an independent background check

WCN does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, color, ethnicity, national origin, disability, economic status, or any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Health Care and/or Education: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote