Professional Issues Chair

Overview of Responsibilities:

Responsible for the identification, development, implementation, and evaluation of information and resources available to members related to professional practice issues including but not limited to: reimbursement, collaborative practice agreements, work force issues, billing, and career opportunities. Chair of the Professional Issues Committee.

Selection Guidelines:

• Elected by and from the Active membership of the Association for a term of two years. Election shall take place in even years.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in professional practice issues.
• Knowledgeable about nurse practitioner reimbursement and collaborative practice issues.
• Practicing PNP within a clinical practice setting.

Time Requirement:

• One (2 – 3) day Orientation meeting the last weekend of June the first year elected.
• Three (2 – 3) day Executive Board Meetings per year (one meeting in the fall, one held in conjunction with the NAPNAP Annual Conference and a 2 day June Board Meeting following the New Board Orientation meeting).
• One annual Strategic Planning Meeting usually held in conjunction with the Fall Board Meeting.
• Regularly scheduled conference call with the Executive Board. (Approximately one hour in length, held every 2 – 3 months when there is not an Executive Board Mtg.)
• Attends monthly conference calls of the Health Policy Committee (approximately one hour in length).

Primary Functions:

1. Serves as a voting member of the Executive Board.
2. Attends meetings of the Executive Board including but not limited to:
   • Conference Call Meetings
   • General Sessions of the Executive Board
   • Executive Sessions of the Executive Board
   • Annual Business Meeting of the Association
   • Strategic Planning Retreat
   • Any special sessions or meetings called by the President
3. Chairs the Professional Issues Committee:
   • Chairs the Professional Issues Committee that serves as a resource of experts for the Executive Board and members.
   • Monitors and reviews the professional issues affecting nurse practitioner practice
   • Informs the Executive Board regarding issues to include, but not limited to, negotiation, collaborative agreements, documentation, billing, coding, reimbursement, liability, and work force
   • Identifies educational needs related to professional issues
   • Provides recommendations to the Health Policy Committee and the Executive Board on issues needing association action.
   • Identifies, develops, and evaluates educational resources related to professional issues including, but not limited to, books, manuals, and position statements.
4. Participates on the following standing committees and other committees or task forces as appointed by the president:
   • Strategic Planning Committee
   • Selection Panel for:
     • Henry K. Silver Award
     • Loretta C. Ford Distinguished Fellow Award
   • Health Policy Committee conference calls
5. Submits Reports for Annual Activities as follows:
   • Provides input in the development of the annual budget (August)
   • Annual Activities/Goals and Time Table for the Strategic Plan (September)
   • Written or verbal report on activities for the Executive Board Meetings (Due Fall, Spring and Summer)
   • Provide input to the annual Budget or New Budget Proposals. (August)
   • Written Annual report for the General Business Meeting (Due February)
6. Serves as a role model and provides positive mentoring experiences for potential future NAPNAP leaders.

Approved by Executive Board April, 2007.