Project Associate – Magnet® & Pathway to Excellence® Consulting (Contract / Project Based)
About The Position
Across the country, nurse leaders are pursuing Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® (PTE) designation—milestones that signal national leadership in quality, innovation, and nurse empowerment. These recognitions from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) set a high standard, and while the journey is rigorous, it’s also transformational. At Press Ganey, we are the partner of choice for nurse leaders navigating this journey. Engaged by 97% of Magnet-designated hospitals, we combine deep nursing expertise with industry‑leading data platforms to streamline the Magnet and PTE process, accelerate improvement, and turn organizational aspirations into reality. We are expanding our consulting bench and seeking experienced Project Associates—contracted, project‑based nursing leaders with proven Magnet or PTE expertise—to support health systems in achieving nursing excellence. Why Join Press Ganey’s Nursing Consulting Team? Proven Expertise: People + Technology Press Ganey offers an unmatched ecosystem of clinical expertise and innovation: Industry‑Leading Technology Our solutions power the Magnet and PTE journey through advanced data, analytics, and automation: NDNQI® – The largest U.S. database of nursing‑sensitive indicators, capturing and analyzing 600+ metrics that support evidence‑based benchmarking at the unit level. Nursing Excellence Solution (NES) with Nursing Intelligence (NI) – A modern analytics platform using AI and real‑time data to automate Magnet readiness visualization, benchmark performance, and convert outcome measures, engagement data, and nurse‑sensitive indicators into actionable dashboards. With these tools, nurse leaders eliminate manual data work and instead focus on leading change, improving outcomes, and telling a compelling story of excellence. Consulting Designed for Nurse Leaders Our Magnet and PTE consulting bundles are built around what nurse leaders say they need most—flexibility, transparency, and measurable value. Clients may purchase full‑cycle support (gap assessment through site‑visit readiness) or select only the services they need now. All document development is delivered within mutually agreed timelines, backed by a risk‑share guarantee if Magnet documentation is not accepted to proceed to site visit. About the Project Associate Role Project Associates work on a project‑to‑project basis, paid only when engaged. This is a flexible, contract role with no minimum hours or benefits, ideal for seasoned Magnet/PTE experts looking to apply their experience across multiple organizations.
Requirements
- Active RN license
- BSN required; MSN preferred
- Minimum 5 years as a Magnet or PTE Coordinator/Director with a proven track record of achieving designation or redesignation.
Nice To Haves
- Leading organizations through Magnet or PTE designation or redesignation.
- Designing or evolving shared governance structures and professional practice models.
- Writing and refining Magnet narratives and exemplars with strong editorial skill.
- Conducting Magnet/PTE gap assessments, developing roadmaps, and leveraging NDNQI, RN satisfaction, and patient experience data relative to Magnet standards.
- Preparing organizations for ANCC site visits, including conducting mock surveys.
Responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive Magnet/PTE gap assessments, evaluating culture, structure, processes, and data against ANCC standards.
- Supporting Engagement Managers in maintaining project plans, tracking milestones, and participating in virtual/on‑site meetings with nursing leadership and stakeholders.
- Providing document writing support, including narrative development, exemplar refinement, and alignment with Magnet/PTE standards.
- Delivering training and education, such as Magnet/PTE bootcamps and document development seminars.
- Participating in mock site‑visit activities to prepare clients for ANCC appraiser evaluations.
- Supporting other Magnet- or PTE‑focused project needs based on client priorities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
