Nursing Program Coordinator - University of Maryland Medical System

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Cultivates a professional practice environment, by coordinating the Pathway process and leading the institution to Pathway designation.  Assists in identifying nursing quality indicators, developmental needs, performance improvement, research initiatives and other activities that sustain and advance a culture of excellence.  Serves as an ambassador of the Pathway program employing a variety of communication strategies.  Collaborates with leaders and staff, within and outside of the organization using the ANCC Pathway framework of excellence to create and implement innovative staff engagement, systems and processes.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education & Training: Master’s degree in nursing is required.  Registered Nurse with current RN licensure in the State of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to compact state agreements as outlined through the Maryland Board of Nursing required.  National Nursing Certification in Nursing Administration, Leadership, Clinical Specialty, or Staff Development is preferred.

Work Orientation & Experience:  Minimum (5) five years’ experience in nursing or nursing leadership required.  Prior experience with project/program management in a Pathway or Magnet health care setting preferred.

Skills & Abilities:  Clinical and professional knowledge regarding current issues affecting healthcare delivery, quality management and professional practice is required.  Knowledge regarding group dynamics, organizational change and methodologies for affecting change through leadership are required.  Ability to independently develop and manage organizational level projects.  Ability to plan, organize and follow through on projects.  Demonstrated success in a leadership role exhibiting teaching, coaching and development skills.  Demonstrated effectiveness in a consultative role at the organizational level.  Knowledge of database management and data analysis is required.  Experience with Smartsheet strongly preferred.  Demonstrated use of a statistical software package is preferred.

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