Nursing Network Regional Nurse Leader (RNL)

**Volunteer Availability:**

- During business hours

- In the office

- From home

- On weekends and/or evenings

- Flexible

**Key Responsibilities:**

- **Recruitment:** Collaborate with the RVSO to support Red Cross units in recruiting health professionals, work with regional and national health organizations, and ensure recruitment aligns with community demographics.

- **Engagement:** Help engage nurses and health professionals, maintain relationships with community partners, and update contact lists and activities.

- **Recognition:** Nominate professionals for awards, write or facilitate newsletter articles, and share successes with Nursing Network leaders and through various channels.

- **Academic Service-Learning:** Develop relationships with academic organizations and serve as the AS-L Volunteer Coordinator or champion.

- **Workforce Well-Being:** Promote the Well-being toolkit, access resilience training, and support regional well-being initiatives.

**Achieving Chief Nurse Initiatives:**

- Coordinate meetings for regional nurses and health professionals, involving relevant colleagues and partners.

- Recruit Nursing Network Team Members.

- Build strong relationships with key regional leaders, including RVSO, business line leadership, and the CEO.

- Encourage health professional volunteers to update their license information and submit volunteer hours in Volunteer Connection.

- Submit personal volunteer hours in Volunteer Connection monthly and maintain an updated profile.

- Complete an annual report on goals and achievements.

- Recruit and mentor potential replacements with RVSOs and DNLs.

**Qualifications:**

- Active, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN preferred), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, with no adverse actions by any state/territory Board of Nursing.

- Knowledge of Red Cross structure, systems, and services.

- Cultural sensitivity and awareness.

- Passion for the Red Cross mission and programs.

- Willingness to understand all Red Cross business lines.

- Collaborative spirit with nurses and health professionals.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- Experience in team building, talent management, and succession planning.

- Understanding of nursing and health professional volunteer roles.

- Ability to manage projects, lead change, and work with remote teams.

- Familiarity with local networks and organizations.

- Proficiency in telephonic and computer technology, basic office software, and social media.

- Commitment to public health and Red Cross policies.