Magnet Program Manager

Job Description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

The Magnet Program Manager maintains responsibility for leading, directing, coordinating, and facilitating the activities and initiatives associated with non-clinical aspects of nursing professional practice, which includes attaining and maintaining ANCC Magnet Designation status. The Magnet Program Manager is responsible for the supporting the integration of the Professional Practice Model in to Care Delivery System for all clinical areas across the system and serves as a culture and change strategist to advance the practice of professional nursing and achievement of the Organizations Key Performance Indicators.

The program manager elevates the practice of nursing through facilitation and involvement within the following:
Clinical advancement program, shared decision making, peer review, preceptor and mentor development and professional and recruitment and retention strategies. As the organization's site and survey coordinator for nursing satisfaction, and nursing sensitive quality indicators, this role collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer and quality analytics teams in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of nurse sensitive indicator data.

United States

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related healthcare field required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a compact-state equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related nursing experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience with demonstrated impact on nursing practice, quality outcomes, professional development, or organizational initiatives.
• Knowledge of nursing professional practice, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and nursing performance metrics.
• Strong project management, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or other post-graduate degree.
• Professional Nursing Certification in Nursing Leadership, Nursing Professional Development, or related specialty.
• Previous Magnet program, Pathway to Excellence, nursing accreditation, or nursing excellence program experience.
• Experience managing large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Background in nursing research, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, or professional practice leadership.

The roles and responsibilities listed below reflect the essential job functions of the Magnet Program Manager. This should not be considered an exhaustive statement of duties and requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related duties as requested by their leader.

• Serve as the organizational subject matter expert for ANCC Magnet Recognition Program standards and related nursing excellence programs.
• Lead Magnet designation, redesignation, and readiness initiatives across the organization.
• Coordinate Magnet gap assessments and develop action plans to address improvement opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the ANCC Magnet Program Office and appraisers.
• Coordinate the collection, organization, submission, and maintenance of all Magnet documentation and supporting evidence.
• Prepare and submit required Magnet reports, applications, interim reports, and designation-related documentation.
• Lead planning and execution of Magnet site visits in collaboration with nursing leadership and shared governance councils.