Program Manager Magnet

Job Description

Summary :

The Magnet Program Manager leads the organization's journey toward ANCC Magnet® designation, advancing nursing excellence and professional practice. This role provides strategic guidance, coordination, and oversight of all activities related to achieving and sustaining Magnet designation, ensuring compliance with ANCC Magnet standards and fostering a culture of evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, and shared decision-making.

Responsibilities :

1.\tLead the organization's Magnet gap analysis and readiness planning to achieve and sustain ANCC Magnet® designation.

2.\tManage the Magnet® application, documentation, and site visit processes, ensuring compliance with all program requirements.

3.\tCoordinate the Magnet® Steering Committee, Magnet Champion Committee, Professional Governance Councils, and interdisciplinary work teams to advance nursing excellence.

4.\tServe as the primary liaison to the ANCC Magnet® Program Office and facilitate communication between nursing leadership and external stakeholders.

5.\tCollect, analyze, and report nursing excellence outcomes, including nurse-sensitive indicators, patient experience, and nursing satisfaction.

6.\tMaintain a repository of professional practice projects and empirical outcomes, preparing reports and presentations for nursing leadership.

7.\tProvide education and consultation on Magnet® standards, promoting staff engagement in professional governance and development activities.

8.\tCollaborate with nursing directors, managers, and interdisciplinary teams to meet Magnet® criteria and foster a culture of nursing excellence and evidence-based practice.

9.\tCoach and support departments in identifying and implementing quality improvement strategies that enhance nursing excellence and organizational outcomes.

10.\tOther duties as assigned.

Other information : Technical Expertise

1. Experience in quality improvement methodology is required.

2. Experience in data analysis and presentations is required.

3. Experience in project management with interdisciplinary teams is required. \tExcellent coordination and multi-tasking skills are required.

4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

5. Experience in database creation and management is preferred.

Education and Experience

1.\tEducation : Master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program is required. Doctorate preferred.

2.\tLicensed to practice nursing in the State of Ohio is required.

3.\tCertification : Specialty certification in professional development or leadership preferred.

4.\tYears of relevant experience : Minimum 5 years of experience in nursing leadership and / or nursing professional development required.

5.\tYears of supervisory experience : none.

6.\tExperience in healthcare is required. Experience is pediatric healthcare is preferred. Experience working at all levels within an organization is required. Experience in regulatory and accrediting bodies including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), The Joint Commission, and ANCC Magnet Recognition are required.

Full Time

FTE : 1.000000

Status : Onsite