Pathways Program Director - Nursing Admin & Support Administ

Pennsylvania State University • Reading, PA

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About The Position

Responsible for the direction and management of hospital processes related to acquiring and maintaining Magnet Designation and/or Pathway to Excellence(PTE) Designation, as per ANCC (American Nurses’ Credentialing Center) guidance, standards and review by assessing hospital, department, divisional, and Nursing readiness and compliance status; planning, designing and directing implementation of programs/processes that will be essential to success, guiding and advising leadership regarding their individual areas of responsibility in a manner that enables their success. Also responsible for the preparation, revision, and on-going maintenance of all compliance documentation materials and has responsibility and accountability for direction and management of Magnet Designation and/or Pathway to Excellence Designation, as well as continuous ongoing development to ever higher levels of excellence in nursing performance, including an annual update required by ANCC and the renewal of Designation process.

Requirements

• Masters in Nursing.
• Five (5) years of functional experience required.
• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification.
• Experience in ANCC’s Magnet or Pathway Designation.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage hospital processes related to acquiring and maintaining Magnet Designation and/or Pathway to Excellence Designation.
• Assess hospital, department, divisional, and Nursing readiness and compliance status.
• Plan, design, and direct implementation of essential programs/processes.
• Guide and advise leadership regarding their areas of responsibility.
• Prepare, revise, and maintain all compliance documentation materials.
• Ensure continuous development to higher levels of excellence in nursing performance.
• Manage the annual update required by ANCC and the renewal of Designation process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision with no waiting period.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree