Job Description:

• 1) Directs activities of State Board of Nursing: Develops procedures relative to licensure by examination or endorsement, renewal of licenses, certification to other states, and discipline of licensees.

• 2) Assumes responsibility for keeping board informed of relevant matter to aid in policy-making and decisions.

• 3) Determines specific needs of program and provides for written plans and statement of policies.

• 4) Ascertains number, scope, and responsibility of positions on board, selects staff, and delegates duties.

• 5) Directs and supervises activities of staff and evaluates performance.

• 6) Establishes system of record keeping and maintains up-to-date, comprehensive records of board activities and office procedures.

• 7) Estimates and submits request for budget.

• 8) Collects, analyzes, and prepares for publication data relating to nursing education and licensure.

• 9) Initiates and cooperates in research projects.

• 10) Participates in interpreting nursing laws, board rules and policies, and trends in nursing and nursing education.

• 11) Issues licenses and recommends revocations and suspensions.

• 12) Surveys schools of nursing to ensure compliance with legal requirements.