APNA Member-At-Large Position Description

Board members-at-large serve one three-year term.

The duties of Board members-at-large are to:

Lead the profession and specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing
Ensure effective and accountable governance
Serve as financial stewards
Provide responsible oversight of the association
Demonstrate personal leadership
Maintain a current knowledge of global trends and developments influencing APNA and all APNA programs, products and services
Represent the association as required
Model the partnership philosophy between board and staff
Exercise sound business judgment.
Demonstrate competent and accountable leadership and ensuring leadership continuity
Mentor and prepare prospective leaders
Avoid conflicts of interest and promptly notify the executive director if a potential conflict arises

Must be a voting member in good standing for at least one year immediately prior to assuming office
Demonstrated leadership skills and previous APNA volunteer leadership service are preferred
Willingness to commit the time and skills necessary to fulfill the expectations of the role
Ability to set and maintain high standards for personal performance
Availability to travel to APNA board meetings, annual conference and other meetings as may be required.
Knowledge about global trends and issues influencing the association and the association’s programs, projects and services
Experience with strategic planning and budgeting
Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
Participative leadership style
Demonstrated problem solving and ethical decision-making experience
Excellent time management and organization skills
Ability to work with diverse styles and personalities and facilitate teamwork and consensus
Works well under pressure and is good on his/her feet
Experience mentoring future leaders

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