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Akron Children's · 4 hours ago

Program Manager Magnet

Akron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Akron Children's is seeking a Magnet Program Manager to lead the organization's journey toward ANCC Magnet® designation, advancing nursing excellence and professional practice. This role involves strategic guidance, coordination, and oversight of activities related to achieving and sustaining Magnet designation while fostering a culture of evidence-based practice and quality outcomes.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Lead the organization's Magnet gap analysis and readiness planning to achieve and sustain ANCC Magnet® designation

Manage the Magnet® application, documentation, and site visit processes, ensuring compliance with all program requirements

Coordinate the Magnet® Steering Committee, Magnet Champion Committee, Professional Governance Councils, and interdisciplinary work teams to advance nursing excellence

Serve as the primary liaison to the ANCC Magnet® Program Office and facilitate communication between nursing leadership and external stakeholders

Collect, analyze, and report nursing excellence outcomes, including nurse-sensitive indicators, patient experience, and nursing satisfaction

Maintain a repository of professional practice projects and empirical outcomes, preparing reports and presentations for nursing leadership

Provide education and consultation on Magnet® standards, promoting staff engagement in professional governance and development activities

Collaborate with nursing directors, managers, and interdisciplinary teams to meet Magnet® criteria and foster a culture of nursing excellence and evidence-based practice

Coach and support departments in identifying and implementing quality improvement strategies that enhance nursing excellence and organizational outcomes

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Quality improvement methodologyData analysisProject managementMS Office proficiencyDatabase managementNursing leadershipProfessional developmentHealthcare experiencePediatric healthcare experienceRegulatory knowledge

Required

Experience in quality improvement methodology is required

Experience in data analysis and presentations is required

Experience in project management with interdisciplinary teams is required

Excellent coordination and multi-tasking skills are required

Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required

Education: Master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program is required

Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Ohio is required

Years of relevant experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in nursing leadership and/or nursing professional development required

Experience in healthcare is required

Experience working at all levels within an organization is required

Experience in regulatory and accrediting bodies including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), The Joint Commission, and ANCC Magnet Recognition are required