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UC Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Magnet Program Manager

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUnited States$115.6k - $146.1kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master of Science in Nursing or a related healthcare field is required.
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a compact-state equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of five years of related nursing experience is required.
  • A minimum of two years of leadership experience with demonstrated impact on nursing practice, quality outcomes, professional development, or organizational initiatives is required.
  • Knowledge of nursing professional practice, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and nursing performance metrics is required.
  • Strong project management, leadership, communication, and presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the organizational subject matter expert for ANCC Magnet Recognition Program standards and related nursing excellence programs.
  • Lead Magnet designation, redesignation, and readiness initiatives across the organization.
  • Coordinate Magnet gap assessments and develop action plans to address improvement opportunities.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with the ANCC Magnet Program Office and appraisers.
  • Coordinate the collection, organization, submission, and maintenance of all Magnet documentation and supporting evidence.
  • Prepare and submit required Magnet reports, applications, interim reports, and designation-related documentation.
  • Lead planning and execution of Magnet site visits in collaboration with nursing leadership and shared governance councils.
  • Promote and support nursing professional practice across the organization.
  • Integrate and sustain the Professional Practice Model within nursing care delivery.
  • Educate nurses, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams on Magnet principles and nursing excellence standards.
  • Serve as administrative liaison for the Clinical Ladder Program.
  • Support initiatives focused on Clinical Ladder advancement, specialty certification, degree advancement, professional development, nurse residency programs, preceptor and mentor programs, and peer review processes.
  • Promote opportunities for nurses to advance their careers through education, certification, and leadership development.
  • Promote and support evidence-based practice, nursing research, performance improvement, and clinical inquiry initiatives.
  • Mentor nursing staff in the development and dissemination of evidence-based projects and research.
  • Encourage abstract presentations, publications, and scholarly activities.
  • Collaborate with nursing and system leaders to expand nursing research opportunities.
  • Serve as a resource and consultant regarding Institutional Review Board processes and research activities.
  • Maintain required research-related training and certifications.
  • Monitor, analyze, and communicate nursing quality, safety, workforce, and patient experience metrics.
  • Collaborate with organizational stakeholders to optimize benchmarking and performance measurements.
  • Evaluate nursing-sensitive quality indicators and support implementation of evidence-based improvements.
  • Manage and report data related to RN engagement surveys, nursing degree advancement, professional certification rates, nurse-sensitive quality indicators, and patient experience outcomes.
  • Provide outcome data to support educational and professional practice initiatives.
  • Support development, implementation, and evaluation of the annual Nursing Strategic Plan.
  • Collaborate with executive and nursing leadership to advance organizational nursing priorities.
  • Lead and manage projects supporting continuous nursing excellence and Magnet success.
  • Function as a consultant to nursing leaders regarding professional practice initiatives, leadership development, and nursing excellence strategies.
  • Promote performance improvement methodologies and organizational improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with nursing leaders and shared governance councils to advance professional nursing practice.
  • Lead, support, and develop Magnet Champion programs.
  • Maintain strong communication with frontline staff, nursing leadership, executive leadership, and system stakeholders.
  • Promote nurse engagement, participation, and ownership in Magnet initiatives.
  • Support peer evaluation and professional accountability programs.
  • Assist in planning and coordinating nursing recognition and engagement events, including Nurses Week, DAISY Awards, professional certification recognition, degree advancement recognition, and specialty nursing recognition programs.
  • Collaborate with marketing and communication teams to support Magnet initiatives and nursing excellence recognition efforts.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Doctor of Nursing Practice or other post-graduate degree is preferred.
  • Professional Nursing Certification in Nursing Leadership, Nursing Professional Development, or a related specialty is preferred.
  • Previous Magnet program, Pathway to Excellence, nursing accreditation, or nursing excellence program experience is preferred.
  • Experience managing large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders is preferred.
  • A background in nursing research, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, or professional practice leadership is preferred.

About the Company

UC Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

UC Health combines top clinicians and researchers to deliver patient care in Cincinnati and surrounding areas. It operates through the UC Medical Center and West Chester Hospital, offering a wide range of medical services and specialties. Care is delivered through a collaboration of clinical treatment, teaching, and ongoing research, with access to research-driven, discovery-based approaches and advanced facilities. The organization distinguishes itself by leveraging the academic strength of the University of Cincinnati to integrate clinical care with research and education, supported by a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The goal is to provide the highest quality, compassionate healthcare through leading-edge clinical services, teaching, innovation, and research across medical specialties.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$431.3M
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Founded
2012

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