APNA President Position Description

TERM

DUTIES

• Assumes responsibility for achievement of the mission, program and financial objectives
• Ensures the effective functioning and accountability of the board in fulfilling its responsibilities
• Works in partnership with the executive director on developing a strategic planning process which positions the association strategically within the health care arena and specialty
• Provides direction and guidance to members of the board and evaluates their performance
• Mentors the President-Elect and other members of the board and prospective leaders
• In conjunction with the board of directors, evaluates the Strategic Direction on an ongoing basis
• Presides at meetings of the board and the membership as well as other association forums and ensures business is conducted in compliance with the bylaws
• Coordinates development of the board and Annual Meeting agendas with the executive director and works to ensure meeting objectives are met
• Serves as a member of the finance committee.
• When feasible attends annual Nursing Organization Alliance Leadership Academy and annual meeting with executive director and President-Elect and other meetings as may be required.
• Represents and serves as primary spokesperson for the association (in coordination with the executive director)
• Provides clear measurable performance objectives for the executive director, evaluates his/her performance, and recommends compensation for board approval.
• Approves all committee members other than those committees whose membership is defined by the bylaws or elsewhere in these Governance Policies.
• Recommends for board approval, Chairs & Associate Chairs for all committees other than those committees whose membership is defined by the bylaws or elsewhere in these Governance Policies.
• Selects the theme for the APNA Annual Conference
• Selects keynote speakers for the APNA Annual Conference within the approved budget.
• Appoints members to represent the association at various meetings and functions.
• In collaboration with the executive director, models the partnership philosophy between board and staff.
• Directs the board in creating policies, programs, and initiatives that will further the mission and priorities of the association
• Prepares and presents periodic reports to the membership and other key stakeholders on the state of the association
• Maintains a current knowledge of global trends and developments influencing APNA and all APNA programs, products, and services
• Motivates and inspires the board, association leaders, and staff
• Avoids conflicts of interest and promptly notifies the executive director if a potential conflict arises. Avoiding conflicts of interest for the President, President-Elect, and Immediate Past President involves pausing pre-existing individual relationships with industry (any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a voting member in good standing for at least one year immediately prior to assuming office.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and previous APNA volunteer leadership service are preferred.
• Willingness to commit the time and skills necessary to fulfill the expectations of the role.
• Ability to set and maintain high standards for personal performance
• Knowledge about global trends and issues influencing the association and the association’s programs, projects and services
• Experience with strategic planning and budgeting
• Understanding of financial statements and comparisons
• Understanding of applicable operating ratios and ability to evaluate the association’s performance relative to association standards
• Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills
• Informal and formal leadership experience
• Participative leadership style
• Demonstrated problem solving and ethical decision-making experience
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Ability to work with diverse styles and personalities and facilitate teamwork and consensus
• Works well under pressure and is good on his/her feet