Oregon Council of Perioperative Nurses

Oregon State Council of Perioperative Nurses

Job Descriptions

President

  • Three year term: 1) President-elect, 2) President, 3) Past President
  • Oversees all council business
  • Provides leadership to all board members; Mentors president-elect
  • Interacts with officials at AORN headquarters; reports on communications with headquarters at board meetings
  • Communicates regularly with OSCPN members
  • Communicates with Chapter president; attends Chapter meetings when possible
  • Responsible for yearly Oregon State Mini-Congress
  • Attends yealry AORN Congress if possible
  • Participates in legislative activities affecting members
  • Holds regular board meetings, minimum of 3 times per year
  • Communicates regularly with members via newsletter or website

President-Elect

  • Serves as President if position becomes vacant or president is absent
  • Responsible for learning about all council activitites and role of President
  • Attends AORN Leadership conference as it is offered
  • Attends AORN Congress if possible
  • Attend all board meetings as scheduled
  • Assists in all planning activities for mini-Congress
  • Keeps in regular contact with board members and chairs
  • Chairs program committee

Immediate Past-President

  • Provides consultation as needed to current board members on council activities
  • Attends yearly mini-Congress and is recognized as previous board member
  • Provides leadership to Board Members

Secretary

  • Two year term
  • Provides clerical assistance to all council activities
  • Attends all board meetings and takes minutes
  • Meeting minutes are made available after each planning session and made available to the general membership at the annual meeting
  • Conducts yearly voting of new board members; validates vote at mini-Congress; collects “Willingness to Serve” forms for all positions
  • Keeps database on all members; responsible for mailing registration forms
  • Assists in planning activities for mini-Congress as assigned

Treasurer

  • Two year term
  • Attends all board meetings
  • Provides treasurers report at each meeting
  • Maintains OSCPN checking account; balances account
  • Responsible for biannual audit
  • Provides financial transactions in a timely manner
  • Assists in planning activities for mini-Congress
  • Collects money as needed at mini-Congress
  • Assures annual payment for web hosting
  • Maintains electronic spread sheet
  • Prepares annual tax returns

Technical Director

  • Two year term
  • Attends all board meetings
  • Provides IT report at each meeting
  • Maintains OSCPN website and social medial
  • Provides technical direction and support at OSCPN annual conference

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