Director Magnet Program

Description

Summary:

Collaborates with Nursing leadership in attaining and maintaining Magnet designation. Ensures materials and projects are developed and implemented within appropriate time frames.

Responsibilities:

1.Plans, coordinates and evaluates the attainment of subsequent recertification; works to align strategic plan; develops and leads multidisciplinary teams to execute plan.
2.Develops and maintains systems for tracking and evaluating; performs analysis to establish a baseline measurement Site position in relation to principles and standards.
3.Identifies gaps and collaborates with nursing leadership to formulate a plan to eliminate gaps and deficiencies.
4.Collaborates with nursing leadership and staff nurses to identify opportunities for improvement in meeting full compliance with the regulatory agencies.
5.Establishes a timeline for each step of the Magnet designation and redesignation process; ensures deadlines are achieved.
6.Ensures data collection and analysis related to designation.
7.Collaborates with clinical and non clinical department heads to cultivate consistent and effective communication.
8.Ensures fluency and clarity of all developed content.
9.Ensures consistency in presentation of written materials and other standardized content.
10.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 377

Department: Nursing Administration

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $59.84 - $111.12 Hourly