Magnet Program Director

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The Magnet Program Director (MPD) is a highly visible role that provides leadership and strategic oversight of the organization's pursuit of Magnet designation. The MPD works collaboratively to maintain a culture of nursing excellence by ensuring the Magnet framework and essential domains are enculturated and hardwired into the organization through coordination, education, and consultation with team members and leadership.

The Magnet Program Director will:

1. Maintains expert knowledge of current Magnet requirements and ensures organizational awareness and success by serving as a liaison to the ANCC Magnet Program Office.
2. Manages all components of the Magnet application process including development and submission of written documentation and coordination of the site visit.
3. Collaborates with the senior nursing leadership team to ensure the nursing strategic plan supports efforts to achieve and maintain all aspects of the Magnet program.
4. Participates in and provides guidance and direction to professional governance councils and committees related to organizational goals and Magnet criteria.
5. Collaborates with leadership and professional governance councils to continuously improve clinical, patient experience, and nurse engagement outcomes related to Magnet standards.
6. Provides education and mentorship related to Magnet requirements for nursing, physicians, and other interprofessional partners to create an environment of nursing excellence.
7. Communicates effectively with organizational leaders, staff, and interprofessional team members to ensure collaborative working relationships among diverse groups.
8. Collaborates across the organization to ensure necessary quality data is collected and reported according to Magnet requirements.
9. Provides leadership to the Magnet Steering Committee and champions, including education of evidence necessary to demonstrate the components of the Magnet Program.

6+ years of recent and progressive managerial experience preferred.

A minimum of five (5) years of recent and progressive managerial experience required. With special consideration of previous experience as a Magnet Program Director with successful Magnet Designation required.

Master’s degree in nursing, business administration, or education required. If master’s degree is not in nursing, a BSN is required.

Doctoral degree preferred.

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Current State of New Jersey Registered Nurse License required.

Specialty certification in nursing practice required. (Nursing specialty certification preferred; must be obtained within two years of hire.)