What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Excellence Manager position at Grady Health?
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Job Summary
The Nursing Excellence Manager is primarily responsible for leading organizational initiatives that advance the professional nursing practice, achieving nursing excellence designations (e.g., Magnet Recognition Program®, Pathway to Excellence®). The Nursing Excellence Manager is also responsible for grant writing and overseeing all aspects of a nursing program to ensure it consistently meets the standards for accreditation by governing bodies like the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC). This role integrates evidence-based practices, new technologies, and process improvements to enhance patient outcomes, nursing satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
Nursing Excellence_25%
- Lead efforts to achieve and sustain Magnet®, Pathway to Excellence®, and/or similar nursing programs.
- Identify, pilot, implement, and manage new technologies, workflows, and care models that improve nursing practice.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying gaps and areas for development in relation to accreditation standards.
- Serve as liaison between frontline staff and leadership to translate needs into actionable innovation projects.
- Engage staff through recognition programs, innovation challenges, and professional advancement opportunities
Grant Writing_25%
- Research, write, and submit proposals to secure funding for projects, programs, and for the organization.
- Matching funding opportunities with organizational needs
- Writing compelling grant proposals that align with funder guidelines and requirements.
- Preparing reports and progress updates for ongoing grants.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, such as directors, finance teams, and other staff to gather information for grant proposals.
Accreditation Process Management_25%
- Coordinate and manage the entire accreditation process, ensuring adherence to timelines and procedures.
- Work with accrediting bodies to understand the standards and criteria that must be met for accreditation.
- Prepare and compile documentation required for accreditation applications and renewals.
- Provide training and resources to staff or faculty about accreditation requirements, standards, and processes.
Job Description
- Serve as the main point of contact between the organization and accrediting bodies.
Quality and Assurance_20%
- Develop and implement quality assurance systems that align with accreditation standards.
- Conduct internal audits or assessments to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and requirements.
- Monitor ongoing adherence to accredited standards and adjust as needed.
- Maintain accurate records for accreditation related documents communications and reports.
- Stay updated on changes in accreditation criteria, regulatory standards, and best practices in the field
Additional duties as assigned_5%
Education
Required: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred: Master's Degree
Experience
Required:
Two (2) or more years job related experience
Skills/Certs/License
Required:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS)
Registered Nurse in State of Georgia
Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.