Director of Nursing Excellence & Magnet Program - Long Beach Memorial Medical Group
Long Beach, CA 90745
About the Job
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director, Nursing Excellence and Magnet Program is responsible for system-wide efforts around developing, implementing and enhancing conceptual models, including models for care delivery and models of professional practice, that drive the professional nursing practice at LBMC and MCWHLB. This includes establishing, meeting, and continuously monitoring the goals and objectives, as it relates to Nursing Excellence and Magnet, with a focus on quality outcomes, while maintaining alignment with MHS strategic goals and objectives. Ensures nursing staff is informed and updated on an ongoing basis about program initiatives, developments and progress. O versees the development and completion of the Magnet re-designation application, and annual report submissions. Provides leadership and oversight for the Magnet recognition program and is responsible for retaining recognition as a Magnet Nursing Organization by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for LBMC and MCWHLB. Serves as site survey lead, MHS Magnet consultant and researcher to all nursing staff. Leads and/or serves on a variety of appropriate internal and external committees to represent Nursing Excellence and Magnet.
Pay Range: 158k- 237k
Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Qualifications - External
Education
- Doctoral strongly preferred
- Master's Degree in Nursing
- Professional certification preferred
Experience
- Minimum of three years of nursing management/leadership experience.
- Prefer project management experience and a minimum of 2 year's experience leading an acute care hospital through the Magnet designation and/or Magnet re-designation process including preparation of all related documentation.
- Able to manage time and stress effectively.
- Teaching, coaching and presentation skills.
- Advanced/expert verbal, written, and computer skills.
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and provide leadership to nursing staff at all levels.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The Magnet Program Director (MPD) serves as a leader and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet application, designation and re-designation processes. The MPD serves as the Magnet advisor to the Chief Nursing Officers of LBMC and MCWH, the Nursing Executive Committee, and nursing leadership. The MPD is the liaison to the ANCC Magnet Program Office. The primary focus of the MPD role is developing, implementing, maintaining, monitoring and overseeing the overall Magnet Recognition Program®. The MPD develops and implements organizational strategies and infrastructure to support shared governance, and coordinates nursing quality improvement processes, both essential components of the Magnet Recognition Program. The MPD collaborates with and utilizes the Quality Improvement Department in project management, data collection, data analysis, data reporting, and data display for nursing performance improvement initiatives. The MPD acts as a liaison and resource within the organization to promote nursing excellence and maintain nursing quality outcomes above the national/hospital benchmark. A major part of the MPD's responsibility is to facilitate the Shared Governance Councils and unit-based Partnership councils to promote Magnet enculturation. The MPD develops and effectively manages the Magnet budget.
Key components of the MPD role center on leadership, consultation, collaboration, professional communication, project management, program development, nursing performance improvement, and analysis of data systems and processes. The MPD must be able to define, prioritize and achieve goals and objectives with a focus on quality outcomes. The MPD is expected to be self-managed and perform duties independently as well as work within teams. The MPD develops and maintains effective relationships with a variety of individuals throughout the institution.
Pay Range: 158k- 237k
Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Qualifications - External
Education
- Doctorte in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Administration or related field required
Experience
- Minimum of three years relevant progressive leadership experience, current regulatory, accreditation and Joint Commission experience, and Experience in a Magnet organization within the past 5 years required.
- Current experience leading in a Magnet organization,
- Experience in a large academic or complex health program, and Evidence of participation in education or planning activities associated with a School of Nursing preferred
