Magnet & Nursing Excellence Program Manager

• Oversees ongoing educational needs assessment and utilizes results in the development and design of house wide education plans in alignment with the system nursing education strategic plan.
• Designs processes and programs in collaboration with Nursing Director, CNO and nurse leaders to support professional development related to education advancement and national certification of all nurses.
• Ensures the AAH nurse professional practice model is reflected in all processes and design of nursing, including in the pursuit of Magnet
• Supports site nursing Shared Governance structures and processes to ensure goals of Magnet designation are accomplished.
• Coordinates and supports other activities related to professional nursing practice and care innovation in collaboration with the nursing leadership
• Mentors and advises team members in their pursuit of clinical education professional development.
• Facilitate effective structured communication processes related to nursing professional practice and shared governance

• Oversees ongoing educational needs assessment and utilizes results in the development and design of house wide education plans in alignment with the system nursing education strategic plan.
• Designs processes and programs in collaboration with Nursing Director, CNO and nurse leaders to support professional development related to education advancement and national certification of all nurses.
• Ensures the AAH nurse professional practice model is reflected in all processes and design of nursing, including in the pursuit of Magnet
• Supports site nursing Shared Governance structures and processes to ensure goals of Magnet designation are accomplished.
• Coordinates and supports other activities related to professional nursing practice and care innovation in collaboration with the nursing leadership
• Mentors and advises team members in their pursuit of clinical education professional development.
• Facilitate effective structured communication processes related to nursing professional practice and shared governance

Provides leadership in the planning, developing, implementing and evaluation of the Magnet Program standards.

• Leads and assumes organizational responsibility for all aspects of the ANCC Magnet application, designation and re-designation processes including compliance with ANCC Magnet criteria
• Mentors team members to ensure the development of enhanced knowledge related to Magnet.
• Participates and assists with development of strategic plan related to Magnet designation/re-designation
• Utilizes in-depth assessment and analysis to determine organizational readiness for Magnet designation and identify gaps and best practices.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership and clinical departments to close identified gaps in systems and processes.
• Monitors the performance of key Magnet indicators for NDNQI quality indicators, nurse sensitive patient satisfaction and RN satisfaction and works with nursing leadership to drive improvements.
• Validates that patient outcome data is disseminated, monitored and evaluated against established benchmarks and that all areas where nurses are providing direct patient care have identified indicators.
• Prepare annual budget for Magnet Program.
• Attends system, site and external Magnet consortiums and shares information related to Magnet recognition processes and standards.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with administration, nursing leadership and all staff to ensure achievement of goals related to Magnet readiness.

Utilizes knowledge, research, evidence-based practice and thorough understanding of the Magnet standards to drive nursing excellence

• Designs, implements and evaluates organizational education needs related to Magnet. Applies principles of adult education and learning theories when developing and implementing the instructional process.
• Provides an environment of motivation and commitment to Magnet designation through celebration, continuous communication and education on the Magnet requirements.
• Collaborates with nursing leaders to implement process improvement that focus on exemplary professional practice, enhance performance outcomes and EBP
• Supports nursing research throughout the organization in alignment with the magnet recognition program
• Engages in and serves as a mentor and role model for innovation, EBP and research
• Demonstrates project management skills. Demonstrates creative problem solving skills.
• Ensures through education of all departments, the understanding and knowledge that reflects a magnet organization.

• Develops appropriate timeline and prioritizes work that results in a comprehensive submission reflective of the achievements, outcomes and successes of the hospital.
• Facilitates and oversees tracking of nursing credentials and submission of DDCT (demographic tools).
• Leads teams in preparing written Magnet document and completes submission every 4 years.
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