Magnet & Nsg Excell Prog Mgr

Position Requirements:
~BSN
~5 ~ 7 years clinical experience
~National Certification from an ANCC recognized organization
~3~5 years management experience
~Experience in a Magnet Organization with participation in Magnet writing and preparation ~ Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
~Excellent communication skills
~Excellent problem solving skills
~Clinical skills appropriate to areas of accountability
~Self~management skills which enable results in a competitive and mature market
~Demonstrate management and leadership skills in a specialized professional field
~Mentoring/coaching skills
Current RN licensure in the State of Illinois ~Resiliency and flexibility to deal with a changing environment
~Demonstrated problem~solving ability
~Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations
~May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases. Knowledge of universal precautions is a must
~Works within and supports a shared governance model
~Is customer focused
~Ability to handle crisis situations
~Ability to meet with physicians and patients in a clinical setting
~Knowledgeable about work

Purpose:
Responsible for coordination and oversight of the process required to maintain readiness for the Magnet Recognition Program of the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) application, written document submission, site visit and interim reporting. This includes nursing professional practice under the direction of Nursing Director and CNO utilizing effective interpersonal/ communication, change management and leadership skills.

Responsible for assuring the components of the Magnet Model are deployed and hardwired into the organization through coordination, education and consultation with leadership. Leads education for team members on the Magnet program and standards. Conducts a Magnet gap analysis and works closely with leadership to formulate plans to close the gaps in performance for the journey, designation, re~designation process.

Accountable for collaborating with others to assure that nursing meets or exceeds selected standards of nursing excellence (e.g. Magnet Model), leveraging nursing professional practice and facilitating an integrated shared governance model for nursing.

Accountabilities:
Nursing Professional Development
Provides leadership in the planning, developing, implementing and evaluation of the Magnet Program standards.
Utilizes knowledge, research, evidence~based practice and thorough understanding of the Magnet standards to drive nursing excellence
Responsible for timely completion of Magnet Program Requirements