Program Manager, Innovation and Magnet

Job Overview

The position serves as a key liaison between nursing leadership, clinical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and external accrediting bodies to promote a culture of inquiry, shared governance, patient-centered care, and professional development. The program manager coordinates Magnet documentation and readiness activities while also developing and sustaining nursing research and evidence-based practice initiatives that strengthen nursing practice and professional engagement.

• Lead Magnet designation and redesignation activities, including gap assessments, documentation, site visit preparation, and ongoing compliance with Magnet standards.
• Design and implement strategies to enhance Shared Governance and promote evidence-based practice.
• Act as a resource to Shared Governance Councils and Magnet Champions, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Develop and review quality metric reports, identify performance gaps, and recommend improvement strategies aligned with Magnet standards.
• Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary teams to design, implement, and evaluate nurse-led research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement projects that improve outcomes and advance professional practice aligned with Magnet and AH strategic initiatives.
• Develop educational programs related to nursing research, evidence-based practice, innovation, and Magnet principles.
• Collaborate with Nursing Quality to interpret nursing-sensitive indicators, including NDNQI data.
• Support the preparation and submission of IRB applications and ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and ethical standards related to research and professional nursing practice.
• Mentor and empower nurses at the unit and council level to participate in research and evidence-based practice activities that strengthen the culture of inquiry.
• Contribute to dissemination efforts by assisting with the preparation of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for internal and external presentations.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge of research methodology, data analysis, and Magnet expectations.
• Work closely with the CNO, Nursing Executive Council, and other nursing leaders to align Magnet initiatives with organizational goals.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice preferred.
• Master's degree in Nursing and equivalent research experience may be considered.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Experience with Magnet designation/redesignation processes is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing research methodologies, evidence-based practice, and professional practice frameworks.
• Strong project management, communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of New Jersey. Must maintain current registration and licensure in good standing throughout employment.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development, Nurse Executive, or specialty area preferred.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage.
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave.
• Tuition Assistance and Academic Advising.
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave.
• On-Site Childcare.
• Well-Being Rewards and Employee Assistance Program.
• Fertility Benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts.
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance.

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.