Board Positions

The Society of Trauma Nurses aims to elect members who represent its mission and vision and who have the experience and qualifications necessary to lead the organization. The leadership application was therefore designed to collect responses from the candidates that illustrate their competencies and provide the members-at-large with facts to review prior to casting an educated vote.

Expectations of Board Member

Active participation in a minimum of 75% of the scheduled conference calls (approximately 10 per year); 100% is the target.
Active participation in 100% of the face-to-face Board of Director meetings (usually two per year – fall and spring), unless advance excusal is granted by the President.
Complete a formal board orientation at beginning of term. May include (but not limited to) review of: Basecamp access, STN bylaws, strategic plan, confidentiality, website, policy manual, pertinent job description, fiduciary responsibilities, previous year’s annual report and board meeting minutes.
Adherence to stated deadlines for STN initiatives.
Attendance at STN’s annual conference.
Attendance and/or representation at other STN designated events as appropriate.
Development, monitoring and/or revisions of pertinent STN policies, processes, and strategic plan.
Serves as liaison between committees/councils, SIGs, taskforces as assigned by the President.
Timely filing of reports in the required format for STN calls/meetings.
Timely response to electronic correspondence on important STN issues.
Represent STN accurately and professionally at external venues or with external stakeholders where participating as an agent of STN.
Personally recruit two new members to STN for each year of service on the board.
Maintenance of current membership in STN by timely payment of dues.
Minimum monthly time requirement for STN board work is estimated at twelve hours.
Newly elected board members are invited to attend the in-person board meeting before the annual conference. Attendance is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Travel reimbursement is not provided to newly elected board members.
Board members shall prioritize their responsibilities to STN and avoid concurrent service on the governing board of another national trauma or acute care professional organization during their STN term. Board members shall disclose any actual or potential conflicts of commitment arising from other professional leadership roles.

STN is expected to provide:

Reimbursement as set by the board for STN-related travel for each face-to-face board meeting not covered by the board member’s home institution or adjunct meeting/program.
Leadership development activities.
Administrative support from the STN office in accordance with the applicable scope of services.
Mentoring and organizational support from the STN executive committee and past officers.

Call for Leadership Nominations Open

President-Elect, Job Description

Qualifications to Serve

Current member in good standing of STN
Candidates serving on the governing board of another national trauma or acute care professional organization are eligible for election provided their service on that board concludes before they assume office as an elected member of the STN Board of Directors
Served as a BOD member for at least 1 term
Follows the STN’s code of conduct
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to commit an average of 15 hours/month to STN Board activities
Candidates’ preferred qualifications:

A minimum of five (5) consecutive years of STN membership
Active participation in STN initiatives, including but not limited to, board service, committee service, faculty participation, Journal of Trauma Nursing activities, conference planning, educational programming, or other recognized STN volunteer activities.
Demonstrated commitment to the mission and strategic priorities of STN.
Candidates for President-Elect have served as Secretary or Treasurer. Current service in either office satisfies this requirement

Responsibilities

Reviews and understands current by-laws, policies and procedures, and strategic plan of the Society of Trauma Nurses
Participates in Leadership Group, Executive Committee, and Board meeting conference calls at a minimum of 80%
Serves as Board liaison to committee(s) as assigned by the President and reports progress and resource requests as required.
Chairs the Committee Chairs’ Council
Serves as assistant to the President and in their place when requested
Attends and actively participates at the spring and fall in-person board meeting(s)
Attends the annual conference and other National and International conferences as assigned
Collaborates with the Past-President, President, and Executive Director to help operationalize the strategic direction of the organization
Performs duties ethically and responsibly
Upholds allegiance to the Society of Trauma Nurses
Assists with needs of the organization

Term of Office

Elected for a 1-year term starting at the annual meeting after election

Additional subsequent terms include: serving as the president (1-year term) and immediate past president (1-year term)

If elected/appointed to serve a remaining term, service will continue for the remaining term on that position

Treasurer, Job Description

Qualifications to Serve

Current member in good standing of STN
Candidates serving on the governing board of another national trauma or acute care professional organization are eligible for election provided their service on that board concludes before they assume office as an elected member of the STN Board of Directors
Served a minimum of one term on the STN board of directors. Current service satisfies this requirement.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Follows the STN’s code of conduct
Able to commit an average of 12 hours/month to STN Board activities
Candidates’ preferred qualifications:

A minimum of three (3) consecutive years of STN membership
Active participation in STN initiatives, including but not limited to, committee service, faculty participation, Journal of Trauma Nursing activities, conference planning, educational programming, or other recognized STN volunteer activities.
Commitment to the mission and strategic priorities of STN.
Strong financial/budgetary acumen

Responsibilities

Reviews and understands current by-laws, policies and procedures, and strategic plan of the Society of Trauma Nurses
Oversees the financial structure and management and monitors income and expenses for STN
Develops strategies in coordination with the Finance Committee, Executive Committee, and Executive Director to deal with budget variances
Assures all appropriate state, local, and federal tax forms are submitted
Assures that an annual financial review is conducted by an outside CPA as well as a full audit every third year
Makes recommendations for investment of surplus funds with the finance committee
Works with committee chairs, Executive Committee, and Executive Director to prepare an annual budget to be presented to the BOD for approval
Participates in Executive committee meetings at a minimum of 80% participation
Attends and actively participates at the spring and fall in person board meeting
Attends the annual conference
Orients board members and committee chairs to their fiduciary responsibility to STN in collaboration with the Executive Director
Serves as chair of the Finance Committee
Submits financial summaries to the Board monthly and as requested
Assures smooth transition to new leadership
Performs duties ethically and responsibly
Upholds allegiance to the Society of Trauma Nurses
Assists with needs of the organization

Term of Office

Elected for a 2-year term starting at the annual meeting after election
If elected/appointed to serve the remaining term, service will be for remaining term on the position

Secretary, Job Description

Qualifications to Serve

Current member in good standing of STN
Candidates serving on the governing board of another national trauma or acute care professional organization are eligible for election provided their service on that board concludes before they assume office as an elected member of the STN Board of Directors
Served a minimum of one term on the STN board of directors. Current service satisfies this requirement
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Follows the STN’s code of conduct
Able to commit an average of 12 hours/month to STN Board activities
Candidates’ preferred qualifications:

A minimum of three (3) consecutive years of STN membership
Active participation in STN initiatives, including but not limited to, committee service, faculty participation, Journal of Trauma Nursing activities, conference planning, educational programming, or other recognized STN volunteer activities.
Commitment to the mission and strategic priorities of STN.

Responsibilities

Reviews and understands current bylaws, policy and procedures, and strategic plan of the Society of Trauma Nurses
Serves as Parliamentarian of the Board
Participates in Executive committee and BOD meetings at a minimum of 80% participation
In collaboration with STN staff, records proceedings and ensures their proper storage on Basecamp
Assures back-up recording of Executive meetings when unable to attend
Attends and actively participates at the spring and fall in-person board meeting(s)
Attends the annual conference
Serves as Board Liaison to the Journal of Trauma Nursing committee, and others as assigned by the STN President
Relays committees’ reports to the BOD
Assures smooth transition to new leadership
Performs duties ethically and responsibly
Upholds allegiance to the Society of Trauma Nurses
Assists with needs of the organization

Term of Office

Elected for a 2-year term starting at the annual meeting after election
If elected/appointed to serve the remaining term, service will be for remaining term on the position

Director-at-Large, Job Description

Qualifications to Serve

Current member in good standing of STN
Candidates serving on the governing board of another national trauma or acute care professional organization are eligible for election provided their service on that board concludes before they assume office as an elected member of the STN Board of Directors
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to commit an average of 12 hours/month to STN Board activities
Candidates for Director at Large preferred qualifications:

A minimum of three (3) consecutive years of STN membership
Active participation in STN initiatives, including but not limited to, committee service, faculty participation, Journal of Trauma Nursing activities, conference planning, educational programming, or other recognized STN volunteer activities.
Commitment to the mission and strategic priorities of STN.

Responsibilities

Reviews and understands current by-laws, policies and procedures, and strategic plan of the Society of Trauma Nurses
Participates in monthly conference calls at a minimum of 75% participation level
Attends and actively participates at the in-person spring and fall board meetings
Attends the annual conference
Submits reports to Board as requested twice a year
Follows the STN’s code of conduct
Upholds allegiance to the Society of Trauma Nurses
Assists with needs of the organization
Serves as the primary connection between assigned committees or SIGs and the STN Board

Acts as liaison to Board of Directors for any action items from committee(s) requiring Board of Directors approval.
Disseminates pertinent information from the Board of Directors to the committee(s) and encourages frequent visitation to the STN website.
Provides guidance to committee/council and SIG’s leaders

Works collaboratively with the assigned STN staff representative to assure sufficient resources to support committee activities (administrative & budgetary).
Provides oversight to committee(s):

Assures that projects within committee(s)/SIG align with STN strategic plan.
Ensures that efforts across committees are not duplicated
Initiates contact with the BOD liaison/chairs of other committees where required

Term of Office

Elected for a 2-year term starting at the annual meeting after election
If elected/appointed to serve a remaining term, service will be for remaining term on that position

International Director-at-Large, Job Description

Qualifications to Serve

Current member in good standing of STN
Expertise in an area that represents the international geographic demographic
Candidates serving on the governing board of another national trauma or acute care professional organization are eligible for election provided their service on that board concludes before they assume office as an elected member of the STN Board of Directors
Follows the STN’s code of conduct
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to commit an average of 12 hours/month to STN Board activities
Candidates for International Director at Large preferred qualifications:

A minimum of three (3) consecutive years of STN membership
Active participation in STN initiatives, including but not limited to, committee service, faculty participation, Journal of Trauma Nursing activities, conference planning, educational programming, or other recognized STN volunteer activities.
Commitment to the mission and strategic priorities of STN.

Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities of Director-at-Large, the International Director at Large:

Serves as a liaison to STN international council and SIG
Represents STN and its members to the international community for the purpose of raising awareness about STN membership, programs and services and key initiatives globally.
Evaluates STN programs and services and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding opportunities to enhance participation by international constituents.
Collaborates with ATCN’s International Chair on international issues specific to ATCN.
Collaborates with the International Council Chair to advance STN’s mission internationally.
Serves as a liaison to all STN committees on international issues.

Term of Office

Elected for a 2-year term as director-at-large starting at the annual meeting after election.
If elected/appointed to serve the remaining term, service will be for remaining term on that position.

Clinical Director-at-Large, Job Description

Qualifications to Serve

Current member in good standing of STN
Candidates serving on the governing board of another national trauma or acute care professional organization are eligible for election provided their service on that board concludes before they assume office as an elected member of the STN Board of Directors
Follows the STN’s code of conduct
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to commit an average of 12 hours/month to STN Board activities
Candidates for Clinical Director at Large preferred qualifications:

A minimum of three (3) consecutive years of STN membership
Active participation in STN initiatives, including but not limited to, committee service, faculty participation, Journal of Trauma Nursing activities, conference planning, educational programming, or other recognized STN volunteer activities.
Commitment to the mission and strategic priorities of STN.
Holds an advanced certification in trauma clinical care
Involved in the direct care of trauma patients is preferred

Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities of Director-at-Large, the Clinical Director at Large:

Serves as a liaison to STN clinical committees and other committee(s)/SIG(s) as directed by the President

Actively participates in discussions on the committee(s) strategic plan development, revisions, and maintenance.
Ensures a focus on “optimal clinical care” within the strategic plan i.e. latest technology, best practices, research etc.

Ensures clinically focused materials on website/e-library are updated every 3-5 years
Encourages committee(s) to provide submissions to the Journal of Trauma Nursing annually.

Urges committee(s) to submit case studies, research or QA tools as appropriate.
Provides JTN resources as able to support committee needs.

Term of Office

Elected for a 2-year term as director-at-large starting at the annual meeting after election
If elected/appointed to serve the remaining term, service will be for remaining term on that position.