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NYS Public Employees Federation

Nurse Coordinator

29 days ago

New York

Job Description The NYS Public Employees Federation (PEF) is a diverse and powerful New York State labor union committed to creating a better life for our members. We represent over 55,000 professional, scientific, and technical workers in NYS government. Members include healthcare, education, corrections and supervision, youth services, direct care, and other professional titles. Position Summary: Under the direction of the Statewide Field Services Director, the Nurse Coordinator will be responsible for aiding internal membership campaigns intended to empower PEF nurses and HCPs to work together to ensure that their professional goals can be realized. Responsible for identifying, investigating, recommending, and implementing a course of action intended to resolve the workplace matters of great concern to PEF's nurses and HCPs. Serves as the lead for the Protest of Assignment database. The plan will include a Labor/Management, Legislative, Contract, Legal and Educational component working with the field reps assigned to the facility. Lead in the development of the communication network between HCPs and nurse members, field staff, any applicable departments within PEF to insure and enhance the internal flow and exchange of information. Keep appropriate staff informed of hot topics in a timely manner. The position is a mix of travel across New York State and office-based work (office location is based in Albany, NY or New York City). Job Responsibilities: • Reads all Protest of assignment submissions and forwards to the appropriate council leader and field representative. Calling said resources when issue is time sensitive., • Assists the Statewide Nurses Committee with the development and implementation of short- and long-term goals., • Acts as liaison between the Nurses Committee and Article 44 committee with the departments and resources of PEF., • Assists the Statewide Nursing committee with Convention activities such as nurses’ luncheon and the nurse’s booth., • Assists the Statewide Nursing committee with education and lobby day., • Attend statewide labor management meetings for facilities who employ Nurse and HCPs., • Tracks proposed nursing and healthcare related Federal and State Legislation and changes in rules, regulations and agency policy and analyzes for their impact on nursing membership., • Provides organizational development assistance to nurse and HCP members in conjunction with elected leaders, field, and organizing staff as needed., • Supports efforts to address specific organizational issues affecting nurses and HCPs in collaboration with field staff., • Provide organizational assistance to Divisions with a high level of turmoil amongst their nurses and or HCPs. in conjunction with the Regional Coordinator., • Initiates and improves information exchange between nurses/HCPs and PEF., • Acts as an informational resource to non-Division "pockets" of PEF members., • Assists in the development of local, regional, and statewide L/M nurses and HCPs committees., • Assists in the dissemination of technical and policy decisions made by the Administration., • Attend staff and Executive Board meetings., • Files reports and memos, as requested., • Keeps him or herself informed on the general policies and purposes of PEF and informed on the general developments in the field of public employee labor relations with particular emphasis on laws, decisions, and developments affecting nurses and HCPs., • Acts as a resource person for stewards, Executive Board members and officers concerning nurse and HCPs issues., • Communicates, publicizes, and encourages the purposes, policies, and goals of PEF in person or via zoom meetings., • Keeps the Director informed of all worksite issues in assigned responsibilities in a timely manner., • Attends training programs, workshops, and seminars as required., • Perform assignments on an "as needed" basis to specific sites or situations during crisis periods at the direction of the Director or Assistant Director., • Other duties as assigned., • Consistent and reliable attendance. Qualifications: • Must be a Registered Nurse (licensed through NY State)., • Experience as a union official and/or staff representative who is skilled in grievance handling, organizing, Taylor Law procedures, and the negotiations process., • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and travel to worksites across the state and stay overnight when the need arises., • A driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required. Successful candidate must demonstrate: • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) with staff, union members, our executive team, and elected union officials., • Proficient in public speaking/presenting in small and large groups., • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)., • Ability to work independently and collaborate with various team members., • Strong organizational skills including time management and attention to detail. Salary and Benefits: Salary Range – Albany: $70,391.00 (minimum) - $100,912.00 (maximum). Salary Range – NYC: $75,748.00 (minimum) - $106,269.00 (maximum). • The salary listed above includes the downstate adjustment for NYC * In addition, a transportation allowance is provided for this position: $290/bi-weekly (Albany) or $306/bi-weekly (NYC). Under a collective bargaining agreement, PEF offers excellent benefits, such as: • Health insurance with Health Reimbursement (HRA), • Employer paid dental and vision insurance, • Flexible Spending Plan (FSA), • Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance, • 401-k with safe harbor contribution, • Pension plan through SEIU, • Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time, • Tuition reimbursement and on-going professional developmentCompany DescriptionWe are a diverse and powerful New York State labor union committed to creating a better life for our members. If you believe in justice and equality, then a career in the labor movement may be right for you. When working people come together, they make things better for everyone. Unions enable workers to negotiate for higher wages and benefits and improve conditions in the workplace. There are millions of union members in America from all walks of life and they have one thing in common: They know that by acting together, they can accomplish more than they can on their own. At PEF, we represent the PS&T bargaining unit of New York State employees. Our 50,000 members across the state work at more than 3,000 professional, scientific and technical jobs — from nurses to engineers to parole officers to attorneys — and from Buffalo to Long Island. Our employees (PEF staff) work in various departments in collaboration with PEF’s elected union leadership to serve members. Some of our departments include: Communications, Education & Training, Field Services, Finance, Health & Safety, Legal, Legislative and Organizing. Many of the professional and administrative staff who work at PEF are represented by their own union, the United Steelworkers, or USW.We are a diverse and powerful New York State labor union committed to creating a better life for our members. If you believe in justice and equality, then a career in the labor movement may be right for you. When working people come together, they make things better for everyone. Unions enable workers to negotiate for higher wages and benefits and improve conditions in the workplace. There are millions of union members in America from all walks of life and they have one thing in common: They know that by acting together, they can accomplish more than they can on their own.\r\n\r\nAt PEF, we represent the PS&T bargaining unit of New York State employees. Our 50,000 members across the state work at more than 3,000 professional, scientific and technical jobs — from nurses to engineers to parole officers to attorneys — and from Buffalo to Long Island. Our employees (PEF staff) work in various departments in collaboration with PEF’s elected union leadership to serve members. Some of our departments include: Communications, Education & Training, Field Services, Finance, Health & Safety, Legal, Legislative and Organizing. Many of the professional and administrative staff who work at PEF are represented by their own union, the United Steelworkers, or USW.

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