What are the responsibilities and job description for the Magnet Program Coordinator position at Northbay Healthcare?
Job Description
At NorthBay Health, The Magnet Program Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who in implementing, monitoring, and sustaining the standards required for Magnet® designation and re-designation. The Coordinator plays a critical role in aligning nursing excellence initiatives with ANCC Magnet® standards across the organization, serving as a visible, energetic resource and mentor for professional practice, performance improvement, evidence-based practice, and shared governance.
This position collaborates across disciplines to advance nursing practice, improve quality outcomes, promote patient and staff satisfaction, and assist with the development of Magnet-related documentation, data collection, education, and staff engagement activities. The Magnet Coordinator does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but acts as a key facilitator and liaison for nursing excellence initiatives.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of professional registered nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field required. Master’s Degree in Nursing or related Health Care field is required. Either the baccalaureate or master’s degree must be in nursing. A higher degree in nursing (a master's or doctorate in nursing), will meet the requirement even if the baccalaureate degree is not in nursing.
Licensure: Current California RN License. National certification relevant to nursing excellence or Magnet standards – Required within 2 years of hire (must meet ANCC Magnet certification requirements).
Experience: Minimum of 4 years’ clinical experience in an acute care setting required. Three to five years of progressive management experience with increasing scope of
responsibility preferred. Previous experience facilitating organizational Magnet
compliance, either initial or re-designation is preferred.
Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Possesses teaching ability, leadership ability, and high professional standards. Must be well organized, be able to set priorities, work independently and is an effective team member. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) required. Statistical/data management skills preferred .
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact in a professional manner with administration, medical staff, and hospital personnel as well as external customers.
Physical Effort: Performs all physical duties of the job.
- Other: Knowledge of regulatory processes (Joint Commission and Title 22) required. Completion of annual organizational requirements for employment such as TB testing, Safety Training, Corporate Compliance, HIPAA.
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Job Category:Nursing
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