Director of Nursing

Maimonides Medical Center•New York, NY

98d

About The Position

The Director of Magnet and Nursing Excellence leads the full ANCC Magnet Designation process, from readiness assessment and gap analysis through application, designation, and ongoing maintenance. The role provides leadership, planning, and coordination for Magnet preparation; maintains databases that support nursing and organizational goals; and cultivates a positive, healthy professional practice environment. In collaboration with nurse leaders and staff, the Director leads change using the ANCC Magnet framework to develop and implement staff-engagement methods, systems, and processes. The role identifies nursing quality indicators, developmental needs, performance-improvement and research initiatives, and other activities that sustain a culture of excellence. As an ambassador for Magnet, the Director communicates standards and exemplars across Nursing and collaborates with teams at Maimonides Medical Center, Midwood Community Hospital, and ambulatory locations to share practices and reporting methods and identify opportunities to avoid duplicated effort. The Director contributes to the hospital’s mission through Magnet-related performance improvement, monitors compliance with regulations and accreditation standards, and develops strategies to strengthen Shared Governance. Working with the CNO, Nursing Excellence team, Magnet Champions, and other stakeholders, the Director coordinates the Magnet application and maintenance process, advises nursing leaders, chairs the Magnet steering committee, and serves as a liaison and consultative resource across the organization and community. The role oversees preparation of documentation, policies, research, and informational sessions; develops and writes the final application document; identifies exemplars and gathers supporting evidence; and helps integrate Magnet recommendations into outcome achievement. The Director also supports analysis and interpretation of NDNQI data and nurse-satisfaction information, designs and implements learning programs based on organizational, unit, and individual needs, and promotes staff involvement in programs aligned with Magnet standards and guidelines. The position also implements processes to improve patient safety and prevent or minimize safety-related events. The role requires a master’s degree in nursing or a related field, a current New York State RN license, and three to five years of healthcare and/or nursing leadership experience. A Nurse Leader certification is required within one year of hire. A doctorate in nursing or a healthcare field, clinical nurse specialty certification, and project or program management experience in a Magnet healthcare setting are preferred, as is knowledge of Magnet standards and experience in a Magnet organization. BLS is required; ACLS and PALS apply to staff working in the specified critical-care and pediatric patient-care areas, respectively.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing or a related field; the education section also specifies a master’s degree in health or business administration or a related field.
Current New York State RN license.
Three to five years of experience in healthcare and/or nursing leadership.
Nurse Leader certification required within one year of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and meet or exceed goals within identified time frames.
High-level knowledge and experience executing strategic programs to drive business success.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Excellent writing skills and exceptional presentation skills.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to be innovative and creative and to inspire, engage, and develop others.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate or PhD in nursing or a healthcare field; the qualifications section specifically lists a doctorate in nursing as preferred.
Clinical nurse specialty certification, preferred within one year of hire.
One to three years of prior project or program management experience in a Magnet healthcare setting.
Knowledge of Magnet standards and experience in a Magnet organization.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the organization-wide ANCC Magnet application, designation, and maintenance process, including readiness assessment, gap analysis, preparation, and submission.
Develop and lead performance-improvement activities related to Magnet designation and support ongoing compliance with regulations and accreditation standards.
Design and implement strategies that enhance Shared Governance in collaboration with the CNO, Nursing Excellence team, Magnet Champions, and other stakeholders.
Promote involvement from other departments and disciplines in Magnet redesignation efforts.
Assist the Quality Team with analysis and interpretation of NDNQI data related to patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction.
Advise the nursing leadership team on Magnet; chair the Magnet steering committee; and serve as a liaison and consultative resource for hospital departments, administration, employees, physicians, and the community.
Facilitate and oversee preparation of documentation, policies, research, and informational sessions needed to maintain Magnet status.
Develop the Magnet application and write the final document, including required submissions.
Interpret Magnet standards, identify exemplars, and collect supporting evidence.
Maintain and manage nursing-related databases and reports, and analyze, synthesize, and trend multi-year nurse engagement survey data to support action plans.
Develop, coordinate, and evaluate programs that advance a culture of excellence, including Magnet campaigns, special events, and staff communications.
Design and implement unit-based in-service and other learning programs based on organizational, unit-specific, or individual needs, and encourage staff participation in accordance with Magnet standards and guidelines.
Implement processes to improve patient safety and prevent or minimize safety-related events.
Lead and participate in multidisciplinary committees, task forces, and projects, bringing together varied perspectives and skills to complete objectives effectively and on time.
Communicate organizational and departmental priorities and strategic vision through reports, correspondence, presentations, and other communication strategies.
Perform other related duties as required.