Magnet Program Director

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

8d • $48 - $83

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.)

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree preferred.
• Nursing specialty certification preferred

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees