Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director Magnet Programs and Nursing Clinical Excellence is responsible for entity specific activities related to the Magnet Program, professional nursing practice, research, evidence-based practice and outcomes management that improve patient care delivery. Accountable for collaboration with nursing and other inter-professional leaders and serves under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer wtih mattrix reporting relationship to the VP of Professional Practice Specific accountabilities include

• Utilizes evidence based in development of nursing practice standard in collaboration with the EHC VP of Professional Practice and Innovation.
• Oversees the operating entity Magnet Program and coordination of efforts to achieve and maintain Magnet Hospital or Clinic designation.
• Assures the Magnet framework is hardwired into the organization through coordination, education and consultation with clinical team members and leaders.
• Fosters innovation and excellence in nursing. Leads education for staff, leadership and Magnet Champions on key initiatives and Magnet principles.
• Conducts gap analysis for evidence of the Magnet Model components and works closely with leadership to formulate plans to close the gaps in performance.
• Oversees submission of nurse sensitive indicators to the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) in concert with the EHI Office of Nursing Quality.
• Educates team members and facilitates an understanding of clinical practice and its impact on nurse sensitive quality data.
• Fosters an environment of shared governance and shared decision making and ensures shared governance structure is in place at the local level.
• Responsible for coordination and facilitation of the hospital's or clinic's nursing research and evidence-based program and related projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nursing RN License to practice in the State of George
• Masters degree in Nursing or related field required. If Masters in another field, must have a BSN. PhD or DNP strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in Magnet Program Director, Practice Council leader or document preparation strongly preferred.
• Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience in research process and evidence-based nursing practice preferred. Previously worked at a Magnet Recognized Hospital or health system preferred.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.