Nursing Administration Director Magnet Program and Nursing Clinical Exellence / RN

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

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About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Director Magnet Programs and Nursing Clinical Excellence is responsible for entity specific activities related to the Magnet Program, professional nursing practice, research, evidence-based practice and outcomes management that improve patient care delivery. The Director is accountable for collaboration with nursing and other inter-professional leaders and serves under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer. Has a matrix reporting relationship to the VP of Professional Practice Specific accountabilities include: Utilizes evidence based in development of nursing practice standard in collaboration with the EHC VP of Professional Practice and Innovation. Oversees the operating entity Magnet Program and coordination of efforts to achieve and maintain Magnet Hospital or Clinic designation. Assures the Magnet framework is hardwired into the organization through coordination, education and consultation with clinical team members and leaders. Fosters innovation and excellence in nursing. Leads education for staff, leadership and Magnet Champions on key initiatives and Magnet principles. Conducts gap analysis for evidence of the Magnet Model components and works closely with leadership to formulate plans to close the gaps in performance. Oversees submission of nurse sensitive indicators to the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) in concert with the EHI Office of Nursing Quality. Educates team members and facilitates an understanding of clinical practice and its impact on nurse sensitive quality data. Fosters an environment of shared governance and shared decision making and ensures shared governance structure is in place at the local level. Responsible for coordination and facilitation of the hospital's or clinic's nursing research and evidence-based program and related projects.

Requirements

All nurses employed in roles requiring an unencumbered nursing license must have a valid, active license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
Masters degree in Nursing or related field required.
If Masters in another field, must have a BSN.
Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

PhD or DNP strongly preferred.
Previous experience in Magnet Program Director, Practice Council leader or document preparation strongly preferred.
Previous experience in research process and evidence-based nursing practice preferred.
Previously worked at a Magnet Recognized Hospital or health system preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes evidence based in development of nursing practice standard in collaboration with the EHC VP of Professional Practice and Innovation.
Oversees the operating entity Magnet Program and coordination of efforts to achieve and maintain Magnet Hospital or Clinic designation.
Assures the Magnet framework is hardwired into the organization through coordination, education and consultation with clinical team members and leaders.
Fosters innovation and excellence in nursing.
Leads education for staff, leadership and Magnet Champions on key initiatives and Magnet principles.
Conducts gap analysis for evidence of the Magnet Model components and works closely with leadership to formulate plans to close the gaps in performance.
Oversees submission of nurse sensitive indicators to the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) in concert with the EHI Office of Nursing Quality.
Educates team members and facilitates an understanding of clinical practice and its impact on nurse sensitive quality data.
Fosters an environment of shared governance and shared decision making and ensures shared governance structure is in place at the local level.
Responsible for coordination and facilitation of the hospital's or clinic's nursing research and evidence-based program and related projects.