RN Director of Pathway to Excellence and Magnet Program

Job Description

Join our Naples, FL Team!

RN Director of Pathway to Excellence and Magnet Program

Salary Range : $104,000 – $138,000 annually + benefits

Requirements to Apply

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience with expertise in team facilitation, education, project management, data analysis, or program administration
• At least 3 years of leadership experience at the manager or director level, or related education in lieu of experience
• Current Florida RN license required upon hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Experience contributing to Magnet designation efforts, including knowledge of shared decision-making and Magnet concepts

RN Director of Pathway to Excellence & Magnet Program Job in Naples, FL – Up to $150K Salary – Hospital-Wide Leadership Role – Nursing Excellence & Accreditation Oversight

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic nursing leader to serve as the Director of Pathway to Excellence and Magnet Programs at a two-hospital health system in beautiful Naples, Florida. This role oversees the ANCC Pathway and Magnet journeys, collaborating with executive and nursing leadership to foster nursing excellence, shared governance, and regulatory readiness. You will lead strategic planning, guide culture transformation, coordinate data collection and documentation, and mentor staff across the organization. This high-impact leadership position plays a vital role in shaping professional nursing practice, supporting quality improvement, and elevating nursing standards across a nationally recognized health system.

What Are the Benefits?

Where?

Naples, FL, known as the “Crown Jewel” of Southwest Florida, offers an unmatched blend of coastal beauty, vibrant culture, and family-friendly living. With its white-sand beaches, luxury neighborhoods, highly rated schools, and thriving arts scene, Naples provides a tropical yet sophisticated lifestyle. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor recreation, world-class dining, and no state income tax—all in one of the most desirable cities in the U.S.

Who Are We?

We are a mission-driven, not-for-profit Advanced Community Health System™ dedicated to transforming healthcare in Southwest Florida. With award-winning hospitals, specialty institutes, and partnerships with leading organizations such as HSS and Nicklaus Children’s, we provide nationally ranked care rooted in innovation and compassion. Our professional nursing culture emphasizes shared governance, evidence-based practice, and lifelong learning—empowering nurses to thrive and lead with excellence.