Director - Magnet Program

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dallas is seeking a Magnet Program Director to oversee the Magnet Journey and coordinate nursing excellence. The role involves developing nursing dashboards, standardizing job descriptions, and implementing a nursing leadership development program. Candidates must have a Master's in Nursing and be a licensed Registered Nurse in Texas, with at least five years of progressive nursing leadership experience, preferably with Magnet Journey knowledge.

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressive Nursing Leadership experience required.
• Experience with Magnet Journey preferred.
• Ability to coordinate nursing education and involvement in research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Magnet Journey at Methodist Medical Center.
• Develop a nursing dashboard shared with staff.
• Lead the development of a patient care delivery model.

Skills

Leadership in Nursing

Nursing Dashboard Development

Magnet Recognition Knowledge

Education

Masters in Nursing or Health-related program

Licensed Registered Nurse in Texas

Job description

Job Description: The Magnet Program Director is responsible for assisting the CNO in the oversight, direction and management of the Magnet Journey at Methodist Medical Center. Has accountability for the implementation of the Nursing Strategic Plan initiatives related to obtaining/maintaining Magnet Recognition and ensuring the organization milieu reflects the internalization of the five components of Magnet. The Director assumes responsibility for coordination of the ANCC Magnet application, designation and re-designation process.

Qualifications

• Masters in Nursing or other Health-related program required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the Methodist Health System mission, vision and values along with the MHS Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.
• At least five (5) years or more experience of progressive Nursing Leadership experiences required. Experience with Magnet Journey preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets the tone and excitement for advancing nursing practice.
• Develops a nursing dashboard composed of the nurse sensitive outcomes to be routinely shared with staff; ensures outcomes are progressing to the level of Magnet recognition.
• Coordinates the development of a system wide Professional Practice Model.
• Leads the development of a patient care delivery model that defines how care is delivered, the skills required, the context of care and expected outcomes.
• Oversees the standardization of nursing job descriptions and competencies to reflect the patient care delivery model.
• Annually reviews and adjusts if needed the Nursing Peer Review process to ensure it is effective in advancing nursing practice.
• Annually reviews resources available to staff nurses to access policies, procedures and research.
• Assists with the evaluation of nursing workplace safety initiatives.
• Coordinates the implementation of the Advanced Practice Nurses to support and elevate nursing care.
• Assists the Nursing Researcher in the development of a system structure for nursing research.
• Ensures the effective implementation of a system nursing research board and participation of nurses at Methodist.
• Develops annual targets for nursing involvement in nursing research at Methodist in collaboration with system nursing leadership.
• Coordinates with the Education Department the education of all nurses on evidence-based practice and research; evaluates Nursing Informatics structure and support.
• Develops and implements the Nursing Communication for the Methodist Health System Intranet.
• Coordinates the design and implementation of a Shared Governance Model.
• Develops structured model at Methodist to allow for nursing involvement in committees and task forces to improve patient care and operations.
• Oversees and organizes the implementation of a nursing leadership development program in collaboration with the Department of Education.
• Conducts a gap analysis at Methodist and coordinates the assessment and analysis with the Methodist Health System.

Hours

Hours of Work: Days Of Week; Work Shift: 8X5 Day (United States of America)