Summary:

The Magnet Program Manager leads the organization's journey toward ANCC Magnet® designation, advancing nursing excellence and professional practice. This role provides strategic guidance, coordination, and oversight of all activities related to achieving and sustaining Magnet designation, ensuring compliance with ANCC Magnet standards and fostering a culture of evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, and shared decision-making.

Responsibilities:

1.Lead the organization's Magnet gap analysis and readiness planning to achieve and sustain ANCC Magnet® designation. 

2.Manage the Magnet® application, documentation, and site visit processes, ensuring compliance with all program requirements. 

3.Coordinate the Magnet® Steering Committee, Magnet Champion Committee, Professional Governance Councils, and interdisciplinary work teams to advance nursing excellence. 

4.Serve as the primary liaison to the ANCC Magnet® Program Office and facilitate communication between nursing leadership and external stakeholders. 

5.Collect, analyze, and report nursing excellence outcomes, including nurse-sensitive indicators, patient experience, and nursing satisfaction. 

6.Maintain a repository of professional practice projects and empirical outcomes, preparing reports and presentations for nursing leadership. 

7.Provide education and consultation on Magnet® standards, promoting staff engagement in professional governance and development activities.

 8.Collaborate with nursing directors, managers, and interdisciplinary teams to meet Magnet® criteria and foster a culture of nursing excellence and evidence-based practice. 

9.Coach and support departments in identifying and implementing quality improvement strategies that enhance nursing excellence and organizational outcomes. 

10.Other duties as assigned. 

Other information:

Technical Expertise 

1. Experience in quality improvement methodology is required. 

2. Experience in data analysis and presentations is required. 

3. Experience in project management with interdisciplinary teams is required. ?Excellent coordination and multi-tasking skills are required. 

4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. 

5. Experience in database creation and management is preferred. 

Education and Experience

1.Education: Master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program is required. Doctorate preferred. 

2.Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Ohio is required. 

3.Certification: Specialty certification in professional development or leadership preferred. 

4.Years of relevant experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in nursing leadership and/or nursing professional development required. 

5.Years of supervisory experience: none. 

6.Experience in healthcare is required. Experience is pediatric healthcare is preferred. Experience working at all levels within an organization is required. Experience in regulatory and accrediting bodies including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), The Joint Commission, and ANCC Magnet Recognition are required. 

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite

About Akron Children's

More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.

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