Member-at-Large Description
APNA Board Members-at-Large
Term
Board members-at-large serve one three-year term.
Duties
The duties of Board members-at-large are to:
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Lead the profession and specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing
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Ensure effective and accountable governance
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Serve as financial stewards
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Provide responsible oversight of the association
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Demonstrate personal leadership
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Maintain a current knowledge of global trends and developments influencing APNA and all APNA programs, products and services
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Represent the association as required
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Model the partnership philosophy between board and staff
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Exercise sound business judgment.
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Demonstrate competent and accountable leadership and ensuring leadership continuity.
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Mentor and prepare prospective leaders
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Avoid conflicts of interest and promptly notify the executive director if a potential conflict arises.
Qualifications
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Must be a voting member in good standing for at least one year immediately prior to assuming office
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Demonstrated leadership skills and previous APNA volunteer leadership service are preferred
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Knowledgeable about global trends and issues influencing the association and the association’s programs, projects and services
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Experience with strategic planning and budgeting
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Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
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Participative leadership style
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Demonstrated problem solving and ethical decision-making experience
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Excellent time management and organization skills
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Ability to work with diverse styles and personalities and facilitate teamwork and consensus
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Works well under pressure and is good on his/her feet
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Experience mentoring future leaders
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Demonstrates flexible work habits
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Willing to commit the time and skills necessary to fulfill the expectations of the role
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Sets and maintains high standards for personal performance
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Available to travel to APNA Board meetings, annual conference and other APNA or allied organization meetings as may be required, dependent on public guidelines at date of event.