Magnet Program Coordinator

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.

Compensation: 

• $183K - $221K annually
• Max rate listed is commensurate of 20 years of experience offer is based on years of experience doing the duties of the role.