Initial Posting Date:

03/29/2026

Application Deadline:

04/17/2026

Agency:

Board of Nursing

Salary Range:

$7,537 - $11,098

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Operations and Policy Analyst (OPA) 4-Nursing Policy

Job Description:

The Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN), with the help of its staff, interprets the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, evaluates and approves nursing education and nursing assistant training programs, issues licenses and renewals, investigates complaints and takes disciplinary action against licensees who violate the Oregon Nurse Practice Act.  OSBN also maintains the nursing assistant registry and administers competency evaluations for nursing assistants and provides testimony to the legislature and other organizations as needed.  

  

Operations and Policy Analyst (OPA) 4-Nursing Policy

Imagine an opportunity where you join a team of passionate professionals who play a critical role in upholding OSBN’s mission to protect the public through regulatory excellence and promoting the wellness of our nursing professionals as well as fulfilling our vision of a safe and healthy Oregon promoted through a healthy and diverse nursing workforce.  

  

OSBN is looking for individuals who are excited to join an agency that is focused on creating a culture of respect for both the public and our nursing professionals. Are you the type of person who believes providing excellent customer service not only builds, but sustains a culture of respect? If you answered "yes" then we may just be the organization you're looking for, and you may just be the employee we're looking for!   

  

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency free of racism, discrimination, and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.  

  

As OSBN’s next Operations and Policy Analyst you’ll have the opportunity to:   

Evaluate Current, and Analyze Emerging or Changes to, State and Federal Nursing Practice Policies and Rules

• Research state and national bills, laws, and regulations that impact the practice of nursing. Evaluate alignment with current rules and policies of the Board of Nursing.   

• Conduct periodic review of existing administrative rules and regulations; evaluate for alignment with current policy; recommend and formulate plans based on current nursing practice and intended outcomes.

• Draft administrative rule change and updates.  

• Lead, plan and coordinate research projects. Summarize findings and recommendations. Write issue papers based on research findings.

• Address practice concerns regarding RN/LPN practice-provides consultative expertise to board staff regarding practice questions or concerns as needed.

Participate in Legislative Activities

• Explain policy issues and the effect of proposed legislation to state legislators and executive team.  

• Review and track state and federal legislation; prepare testimony; analyze bills and propose amendments to pending bills; monitor implementation of legislation.

• Oversee preparation of briefing materials about Oregon programs for state lawmakers, the Governor’s office and the Board.