Nursing Hall of Fame

Job Description: Nursing Hall of Fame Committee Member

Organization: Arkansas Nurses Association

Committee: Nursing Hall of Fame Committee

Reports To: Chair of the Nursing Hall of Fame Committee;

Term: 2-year term

Time Commitment: To be determined by Committee members

Position Summary:

The Nursing Hall of Fame Committee Member plays a vital role in identifying, evaluating, and celebrating outstanding nurses who have made significant and lasting contributions to the nursing profession and the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Committee members are responsible for upholding the integrity and prestige of the Nursing Hall of Fame through a fair and thorough nomination and selection process.

Responsibilities:

• Process Development and Refinement:
• Develop Nursing Hall of Fame nomination criteria
• Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the nomination, evaluation, and selection processes to ensure fairness, transparency, and relevance.
• Nomination Review:
• Review and evaluate nomination packets submitted for potential induction into the Nursing Hall of Fame, ensuring they meet established criteria.
• Conduct thorough research and due diligence on nominees, as needed, to verify the accuracy and impact of their contributions.
• Deliberation and Selection:
• Participate actively in committee discussions and deliberations regarding the merits of each nominee.
• Apply established criteria fairly and consistently to assess nominees' impact in areas such as clinical practice, education, research, leadership, policy, and advocacy.
• Engage in respectful and thoughtful debate to reach a consensus on the final selection of inductees.
• Promotion and Awareness:
• Assist in promoting the Nursing Hall of Fame and encouraging nominations from the broader nursing community.
• Participate in efforts to raise awareness of the Hall of Fame and its inductees.
• Event Participation:
• Attend and participate in the Nursing Hall of Fame induction ceremony and related events, as able.
• Adherence to Policies:
• Adhere to all policies and procedures established by Arkansas Nurses Association and the Nursing Hall of Fame Committee.
• Confidentiality:
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all nomination materials, committee deliberations, and selection decisions.
• Collaboration:
• Collaborate effectively with other committee members, the Committee Chair, and staff liaisons.

Qualifications:

• RN, APRN, LPN with a strong understanding of the nursing profession and its diverse roles.
• Demonstrated commitment to the advancement and recognition of nursing excellence.
• Experience in leadership, education, research, clinical practice, policy, or advocacy within the nursing profession is highly valued.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and evaluation skills.
• Ability to engage in respectful and constructive discussions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness to dedicate the necessary time and effort to fulfill committee responsibilities.
• Prior experience on committees or boards is desirable but not always required.

Benefits of Serving:

• Opportunity to contribute to the recognition and celebration of nursing's most impactful leaders.
• Chance to shape the legacy of the nursing profession and inspire future generations.
• Networking with esteemed colleagues and leaders in the nursing community.

Personal and professional fulfillment through service to the profession.