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One of the most rewarding aspects of INS membership is giving back to the organization and the specialty by serving on the board of directors. By serving, you will have the opportunity to expand your professional network, provide strategic guidance, and be an advocate for the infusion nursing specialty.

INS board members serve either a two, or three-year term beginning in May. Each year the board meets in person, attends the INS Annual Meeting, and participates in several virtual meetings.

All Positions

President

If you’d like to learn more about the President position please click on the link below.

President

Qualifications

INS Active member in good standing. CRNI® credential required. Is the immediate past President Elect

Responsible to:

Membership

Responsibilities

Serves as the principal elected official of INS. Is ultimately responsible to the membership.

Serves a one-year term as Chair of the Board of Directors. Presides at all Board of Directors’ and INS meetings.

Is familiar with and possesses knowledge of the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.

Performs all duties and assignments within the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.

Serves as the official representative of INS and spokesperson for the Society.

Represents INS at meetings which impact the Society and the profession.

Oversees the strategic direction of INS and communicates directly with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the objectives of INS are achieved effectively, economically, and in a professional manner.

Delegates responsibilities and representation of the Society to the Chief Executive Officer at her/his discretion.

Oversees progress towards organizational and Presidential goals and implements action plans according to established time frames.

Defines specific responsibilities for each Board member during the President’s term.

Directs the activities and evaluates the performance of Board and committee members.

Conducts, with the INCC Chair, an annual performance evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer.

Serves as the chair of the Executive Compensation Committee.

Appoints Committee Chairs as needed.

Serves as an ex-officio member of all committees.

Provides direction to the Chapters and its Officers.

Periodically disseminates pertinent information to the Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, and Chapter Presidents.

Answers all correspondence in a professional and timely manner and submits copies to the Chief Executive Officer.

Approves annual committee reports submitted by the Board of Directors.

Prepares agendas for all official INS and Board of Directors’ meetings.

Reviews all meeting minutes submitted by the INS Secretary/Treasurer.

Writes a President’s column for each issue of the Newsline.

Prepares and presents an annual report to the membership at the INS Annual Conference. This report will be published in the Journal of Infusion Nursing

President-Elect

If you’d like to learn more about the President-Elect position please click on the link below.

President Elect

Term

1 years

Qualifications

INS Active member in good standing CRNI® Credential and master’s degree required. Member of the healthcare community and/or related industry with interest Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.

Responsible to:

Membership and INS President

Staff Liaison: INS CEO

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the President and completes all assignments and projects as directed by the President.
Assumes the duties of the President in the President’s absence or upon the President’s request.
Attends all meetings conference calls, and other meetings as requested by the President.
Performs all duties and assignments within the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
Participates in the activities of the BOD and communicates directly with the President of the Board and the CEO to assure that the objectives of the board can be achieved effectively, economically, and in a professional manner.
Participates in strategic planning activities.
Offers professional presentations at INS sponsored programs and other healthcare organizational meetings at the request of the President and CEO.
Is familiar with and possesses knowledge of the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
Answers correspondence as requested by the President or Chief Executive Officer.
Works with the INS staff to develop a theme for the Presidential in a timely and professional manner.
Prepares and delivers a Presidential Address at the Annual Gavel Ceremony. This Presidential Address will be published in the Journal of Infusion Nursing.
Works in conjunction with other members of the Board to assist the President in attaining stated organizational goals.

Presidential Advisor

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Presidential Advisor

Qualifications

INS Active member in good standing. Prior service as immediate Past President

Responsible to:

Membership and INS President

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the President and completes all assignments and projects as directed by the President.

Serves a one-year term as advisor to the President and Board of Directors.

Is familiar with and possesses knowledge of the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.

Performs all duties and assignments within the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.

Represents INS as requested by the President or Chief Executive Officer.

Implements the goals and objectives of the organization relevant to this position in an agreed upon time frame. Presents this information to the
President for approval.

Takes an active role in mentoring and supporting all members of the Board of Directors.

Acts as Board Liaison to the Standards of Practice and Nominations Committees.

Ensures that all reports submitted from assigned committees meet established criteria and deadlines.

Answers correspondence as requested by the President or Chief Executive Officer in a professional and timely manner. Sends copies of all outgoing
correspondence to the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Prepares and presents a report appropriate to this position at all Board of Directors’ meetings.

Submits to the President and Chief Executive Officer biannual reports outlining official activities.

Attends all Board of Directors’ meetings, conference calls, and any other meetings as requested by the President.

Works in conjunction with other members of the Board to assist the President in attaining stated organizational goals.

Director-at-Large

Director-at-Large If you’d like to learn more about the Director at Large position please click on the link below.

Director-At-Large

Term

2 years

Qualifications

INS Active member in good standing
Member of the healthcare community and/or related industry with interest
Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.

Responsible to:

Membership and INS President

Staff Liaison: INS CEO

Responsibilities

Serves as clinical expert and representative of the membership for the INS Board of Directors
Attends all meetings conference calls, and other meetings as requested by the President.
Participates in the activities of the BOD and communicates directly with the President of the Board and the CEO to assure that the objectives of the board can be achieved effectively, economically, and in a professional manner.
Participates in strategic planning activities.
Offers professional presentations at INS sponsored programs and other healthcare organizational meetings at the request of the President and CEO.
Is familiar with and possesses knowledge of the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
Performs all duties and assignments within the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
Represents INS as requested by the President or Chief Executive
Answers correspondence as requested by the President or Chief Executive Officer in a timely and professional manner.

Secretary/ Treasurer

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Secretary/Treasurer

Term

2 years

Qualifications

INS Active member in good standing Member of the healthcare community and/or related industry with interest Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.

Responsible to:

Membership and INS President

Staff Liaison: INS CEO

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the President and completes all assignments and projects as directed by the President.
Attends all meetings, conference calls, and other meetings as requested by the President.
Records minutes of all Board of Directors meetings.
Tabulates all votes required by the Board of Directors for inclusion in the minutes.
Submits minutes of each meeting to the President and Chief Executive Officer within seven days of adjournment of the meeting.
Serves on the Executive Compensation Committee.
Performs all duties and assignments within the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
Participates in the activities of the BOD and communicates directly with the President of the Board and the CEO to assure that the objectives of the board can be achieved effectively, economically, and in a professional manner.
Participates in strategic planning activities.
Offers professional presentations at INS sponsored programs and other healthcare organizational meetings at the request of the President and CEO.
Is familiar with and possesses knowledge of the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
Answers correspondence as requested by the President or Chief Executive Officer.

INS Board of Directors

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President-Elect

President Elect

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Presidential Advisor

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Director-at-Large

Director-At-Large

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Secretary/ Treasurer

Secretary/Treasurer

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