Magnet Program Manager-Registered Nurse, Part-time

The salary range for this position is $50.00 - $72.00 per hour. Placement within the salary range is dependent on relevant work experience, internal equity, and for union positions the collective bargaining agreement.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

This Magnet Program Manager will be over Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals.

The Magnet Program Manager reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

This position provides support to the Director of Professional Practice by leading all aspects of the ANCC Magnet designation and re‑designation processes. It coordinates the collection and distribution of key patient care services quality metrics including RN satisfaction, patient satisfaction and nurse sensitive indicators to assure compliance with Magnet requirements, maintains expert knowledge of current Magnet requirements, ensures organization awareness of changes/updates, and functions as the primary liaison with the Magnet Office.

The incumbent must use independent judgment and authority to execute projects and maintain workflow, demonstrate superior organization skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail, work as part of the team and must be flexible and adaptable, interact with internal customers, be proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and be creative, organized, and self‑directed.

• Develop and coordinate activities required to maintain and sustain ANCC Magnet Recognition Status, including but not limited to providing continuous education to leaders, nurses and ancillary staff on Magnet Recognition Program standards and expectations.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with administration, nursing leadership and all staff to ensure achievement of goals related to Magnet readiness.
• Coordinate and facilitate assigned Professional Governance (PG) Councils, acting as a resource and advisor for PG to promote alignment with Nursing Strategic Roadmap and Professional Practice Model.
• Coordinate Nursing Strategic Roadmap development and maintenance in partnership with nursing leadership.
• Facilitate Magnet readiness gap analysis at varied phases of Magnet process.
• Submit timely application for Magnet Recognition (DDCT, Organizational Overview and Sources of Evidence, etc), verifying that all requirements are met prior to submission.
• Design and implement processes to maintain and sustain Magnet performance requirements on an ongoing basis for re‑application in partnership with nurse leaders and clinical nurses.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive data management systems that support information submission to the Magnet office and enable accurate tracking of key performance indicators.
• Maintain and analyze Magnet dashboards and share with CNE, Director of Professional Practice and Nursing Leadership Team regularly.
• Coordinate readiness activities for Magnet site visit including but not limited to leading the Magnet Champions/Crew.
• Coordinate nursing collateral that supports Magnet infrastructure including Nightingale News and Nursing Annual Report.
• Collaborate with other Northwestern Medicine hospitals on the journey to Magnet Designation.
• Manage other improvement projects as directed by CNE or Director of Professional Practice.
• Serve as a consultant to teams submitting other nursing recognition documents i.e. Beacon and Lantern.
• Provide oversight of PCS/Magnet team sites with appropriate clerical support as needed.

Required:

• Master’s Degree in nursing or relevant field.
• Current RN license.
• 5 years nursing experience.
• Knowledge of performance improvement…