Director Magnet Program
Job in
City of Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, 12601, USA
Listing for:
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-26
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 68.81 - 127 USD Hourly
USD
68.81
127.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of PoughkeepsieSummary:
In collaboration with clinical and administrative leadership, the Director of Magnet Program assumes hospital-wide responsibility for coordinating all aspects of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) designation Programs including the application, designation, and re-designation process. Serves as the ANCC Program resource to the nursing leadership team, and functions as a liaison to hospital departments and consultative resource for administration, nursing, non-nursing employees, physicians, and community.
Promotes nursing excellence, recognition, empowerment through Shared Decision Making and professional development of nurses.
Responsibilities
Embraces a multi-disciplinary collaborative approach throughout the ANCC accreditation process. Serves as liaison between Hospital leadership and Magnet stakeholders including nursing and hospital staff, physicians, and the community to ensure partnership in the designation/re-designation process. Works openly with all stakeholders to communicate the vision, report the progress, create solutions, and motivate and engage employees in demonstrating a Magnet environment.Embodies the vision of Magnet through written works, public speaking, professional leadership, and research. In collaboration with stakeholders, designs and implements marketing initiatives including assisting in the dissemination of information. Oversees requests for organizations requesting Magnet networking.In collaboration with stakeholders, provides leadership, oversight, coordination, and facilitation for an action plan, project schedules, and Magnet budget to the organization’s pursuit of Magnet designation. Establishes a timeline and milestones in order to maintain Magnet focus across the organization.Facilitates the Nursing Excellence Steering Committee coordinating meetings and activities. Acts as a resource for the Nursing Excellence Steering Committee regarding the Magnet components and necessary Sources of Evidence. Assists in the development and maintenance of a core group of Magnet Nurse Champions. Leads informational sessions. Maintains current knowledge of the Magnet designation requirements and process, assisting with incorporating updated standards and practice into department operations in collaboration with CNE, CNO, ADs, Directors and Council membership.Oversees and maintains all relevant files of evidence required for the narratives. Collects and composes narrative descriptions that reflect nursing excellence according to ANCC standards. Coordinates demographic data requirements required for reporting of all nursing staff credentials, education, unit demographics, and organizational overview.Coordinates the fulfillment of responsibilities as designated by the Pathway to Excellence/ Magnet Recognition Program, including the collection, organization, and preparation of evidence. Ensures all eligibility requirements and standards have been met and that the organization reflects the internalization of the Standard specific Components. In collaboration with nursing colleagues and staff councils, develops department policies and procedures to assure that nursing care reflects current Components of Pathway to Excellence/ Magnet and Sources of Evidence, and ANA standards of practice.Coordinates and conducts all aspects of the ANCC program specific document initial and renewal submission process. Submits application and supporting documentation in fulfillment of ANCC program requirements in a timely manner. Provides an environment of motivation and commitment through celebration, communication, and education. Coordinates the Magnet site visit.Serves as a resource providing consultative support to nursing leadership, nursing staff, and all members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team concerning the Magnet journey and Pathway to Excellence program. Provides input for strategic planning to assure alignment with Magnet Components. Provides leadership in critical thinking, conflict management and problem solving. Attends and actively participates in department and hospital-wide councils and/or committee meetings and activities, providing direction and…
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