New York State Public Employees Federation
 

Nurse Coordinator

Based in New York City, Long Island, or Poughkeepsie, NY

 

Public Employees Federation (PEF) is a diverse New York State labor union representing over 55,000 professional, scientific, and technical public employees across the state. We are committed to justice, equality, and improving the lives of our members through collective action. As one of the largest public-sector unions in New York, PEF champions fair wages, excellent benefits, and safe working conditions for its members in agencies and facilities statewide.

Position Summary: 
Under the direction of the Statewide Field Services Director, the Nurse Coordinator advocates for and supports PEF nurses. The position identifies workplace issues, assists in resolving problems, and works with union leadership and staff to improve working conditions, enforce contractual rights, and advance legislative and professional practice priorities. The Nurse Coordinator serves as a resource for PEF leaders, members and staff on issues affecting nurses. 

The Nurse Coordinator collaborates with field representatives, organizing staff, union leaders, and members to address workplace concerns through labor-management processes, contract enforcement, education, and legislative advocacy. The position also oversees the Protest of Assignment (POA) system and monitors trends and identifies emerging issues affecting nurses. 

The position is a mix of travel across New York City, Long Island, Poughkeepsie and office-based work (office location is based in NYC, Long Island, or Poughkeepsie). 

Job Responsibilities: 

1. Review and track Protest of Assignment (POA) submissions and ensure they are routed to appropriate staff and leadership with recommendations as appropriate for healthcare professionals. 
2. Assist, support and attend various labor-management meetings and assist field staff in addressing workplace issues involving nurses. 
3. Attend meetings, prepare reports as required, and respond to crisis situations or special assignments when directed. 
4. Identify workplace trends and generate reports regarding issues affecting nurses and assist in developing strategies to address such issues. 
5. Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting nursing practice and keep membership, leaders, and staff informed of important developments. 
6. Provide guidance and support to field representatives, union leaders, and members on nursing and healthcare workplace issues and develop local and statewide strategies to address such issues. 
7. Serve as a communication link between PEF leadership, staff, and nurse members to ensure timely sharing of information. 
8. Support the work of the Statewide Nurses Committee and Article 44 Committee, including meeting coordination, developing strategies and assisting in carrying out the short and long-term goals of the Committees. 
9. Support necessary workplace committees, including but not limited to those at the SUNY Hospitals, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Helen Hayes Hospital and Veterans’ Homes, to advocate for safe staffing practices and ratios. 
10. Organize, develop, and assist with education programs, lobbying efforts, and convention activities related to nursing. 
11. Assist the Legislative Department in analyzing proposed state and federal legislation relating to nurses, assist Field Services in reviewing changes in state policy and regulations relating to nurses. 
12. Work with the SW PAC Chair and the Legislative Director to coordinate the annual SW Nurses and SWPAC Lobby Day, including assisting with the agenda and legislative priorities and logistics. 
13. Perform other duties as assigned. 
14. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. 

Qualifications: 

• Licensed Registered Nurse required (through NY State).
• Ability to extensively travel throughout their region, including overnight stays, and work flexible hours. 
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required. 

Successful candidates must demonstrate:

• Experience as a union leader or staff representative. 
• Familiarity with labor relations, organizing, and the Taylor Law preferred.
• Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, standards of care, and relevant regulatory agencies (e.g., SED Office of the Professions, Joint Commission, CMS).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) with staff, union members, our executive team, and elected union leaders. 
• Proficient in public speaking/presenting in small and large groups. 
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with various team members. 
• Strong organizational skills including time management and attention to detail.

Salary and Benefits: 
Salary Range: $74,902.00 (minimum) – $106,801.00 (maximum). 
* A downstate adjustment of $5,357.00 will be added to the base salary *

PEF will pay a licensed Registered Nurse (valid in NY State) a differential of $25,000 annually. This will be paid in equal installments over the course of the year and will not be added to the base salary). 

In addition, a transportation allowance of $306/biweekly is provided for this position.

Under a collective bargaining agreement, PEF offers excellent benefits, such as:

• Health insurance with Health Reimbursement (HRA) 
• Employer paid dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 401-k with safe harbor contribution 
• Pension plan through SEIU
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement and on-going professional development

To Apply:
Interested individuals are invited to submit their résumé to HR@PEF.org.