The Nursing Excellence Program Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and implementing activities that will position the organization to achieve and maintain nursing excellence through the achievement of ANCC Magnet and or Pathway to Excellence (PTE) recognition program for the market. In this role, the leader will provide oversight for the planning, implementation, and coordination of the program standards to promote nursing excellence, empowerment through shared governance, and professional development of nurses. The Nurse Excellence Program Manager works with the site coordinators to streamline program oversight from a market perspective. The Nurse Excellence Program Manager is responsible for coordinating the program application, readiness assessment, appraisal process, and re-designation. The Nurse Excellence Program Manager will serve as an influencer in their organization and work directly with the Director of Nursing Excellence and site Chief Nursing Officers to implement the strategies for achieving nursing excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.

EDUCATION PREFERRED

Master’s degree in nursing preferred.

LICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.

LICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Shared Governance, Process Improvement, 5 years nursing experience, and leading teams.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

ANCC Pathways to Excellence/Magnet accreditation experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate knowledge of ANCC recognition program standards (Magnet and PTE) and serve as the clinical expert for teammates, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Serves as a facility/hospital liaison for nursing leadership to ANCC Magnet/PTE office. 
• Collaborates with quality department to serve as a liaison for nursing quality enhancement opportunities.
• Directs and maintains the preparation, composition, editing, publication, and submission of the Magnet/PTE appraisal document.
• Collaborates with key personnel to manage and submit the required Magnet/PTE documents.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of ANCC information, networking, list serve, and state and national activities related to Magnet/PTE.
• Promotes integration of shared governance across the market to include interdisciplinary teams. 
• Lead and participate in appropriate councils and committees that align with and facilitate nursing excellence. 
• Champion best practices for improvement in quality outcomes, professional development, workplace safety, and teammate well-being.
• Coordinates reports, resources, presentations, and education that support and promote the pursuit of nursing excellence. 
• Oversees all organizational preparations for ANCC site visits and or appraisal survey completion. 
• Organizes teams associated with ANCC standards and understand the gaps to implement improvement projects to meet identified goals.
• Develop a communication plan to distribute education, information, and training.