Purpose:

The purpose of State Representative is to support the Mission and Values statements of the organization. They represent the members of the organization acting as a conduit of information between membership and the Board.

Essential role responsibilities:

• Acts as a resource regarding individual state practice nuances.
• Monitors regulatory issues within the state.
• Forwards concerns or issues to Regional Directors and/or Board of Directors.
• Assists AAENP to establish relationships with academic and healthcare institutions within the state.
• Assists the Regional Directors in identifying educational opportunities within their region that would be of value to the membership.
• Available for Regional Meetings.
• Actively recruits new members within the State.
• Collaborates with professional health organizations and academic institutions within their state.
• Assists with the development of the State Representative Role.
• Seek information from their Regional Director or Board of Directors when faced with an organizational question to which they do not know the answer.

Qualifications: Nurse Practitioner Member in good standing for at least 6 months and is willing to represent the organization.