There has never been a better time, or a greater need, for nurses to take up leadership positions with the Oregon Nurses Association. The past two years have proven that nurses deserve to lead – to help shape the crucial conversations we are having within
our union and professional association and within our hospitals and our legislature. Now is the time to help set the course for ONA – within your bargaining units, within our House of Delegates, and in statewide elected positions!
We all have a responsibility to each other and our patients to
support our colleagues and our professional association. Becoming a
member of ONA is the gateway to many opportunities to make a real
difference in our practice and each other's lives. For members, there
are many ways to serve:
ONA Statewide Leadership Positions
Below you will find descriptions of each role and position. Click on
the links to open/download the descriptions of each leadership position.
Visit www.OregonRN.org/CTS to complete a consent to serve form to be considered for appointment to an ONA statewide governing body.
Cabinets
Click on the subsequent links for a complete description of each cabinet's member responsibilities:
Board of Directors Position Descriptions
Click on the subsequent links for a job description of the following Board of Directors positions:
Committees
Other Leadership Positions
Click here to complete your Consent to Serve Form to apply for an appointed position
Facility Committee Membership
Many committees at your facility require ONA membership. These
committees have a direct impact on how your unit is staffed and
the influence that staff nurses have on patient care.
Contact your local labor representative or ONA nurse practice consultant to learn more and get involved.
Local Representative Bargaining Unit Positions
All members should plan to rotate into an ONA leadership position at
some point in their career. No experience is necessary, only a desire to
assist your co-workers!
- Local bargaining unit officers and/or contract negotiating committee
- Nurse representative (steward) in a nursing unit and shift
- Contract action team member
Contact your local labor representative to learn more and get involved.
