Magnet and Nursing Excellence Program Manager

Hugh Chatham Health; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 7,033,000 - 10,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Libertyville, IL seeks a Nurse Leader to coordinate Magnet Program readiness and support nurse excellence. You will lead education on Magnet standards, work with Nursing Director and CNO, and guide teams toward sustained professional practice and governance.

The role emphasizes leadership, change management, and collaboration to ensure magnet readiness across nursing services. Illinois RN licensure and BSN with ANCC certification are required.

Qualifications

• BSN degree with 5–7 years of clinical RN experience required.
• National ANCC certification preferred and management experience.
• Experience in Magnet organizations and Magnet writing/preparation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee Magnet readiness activities and submissions.
• Lead education for team members on Magnet standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership to close performance gaps and ensure readiness.
• Mentor staff and facilitate structured communication across departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Clinical skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

BSN

ANCC national certification

Management experience

Magnet experience

Job description

Department

34000 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Administration: Nursing

Department

34000 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Administration: Nursing

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Mostly day shift - Mon through Friday. Nights and weekends as required

Pay Range

$51.05 - $76.60

Manager Magnet and Nursing Excellence

Condell Medical Center, Libertyville IL

Full Time

Job Summary

Responsible for coordination and oversight of the process required to maintain readiness for the Magnet Recognition Program of the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) application, written document submission, site visit and interim reporting. This includes nursing professional practice under the direction of Nursing Director and CNO; utilizing effective interpersonal/ communication, change management and leadership skills. Responsible for assuring the components of the Magnet Model are deployed and hardwired into the organization through coordination, education and consultation with leadership. Leads education for team members on the Magnet program and standards. Conducts a Magnet gap analysis and works closely with leadership to formulate plans to close the gaps in performance for the journey, designation, re-designation process. Accountable for collaborating with others to assure that nursing meets or exceeds selected standards of nursing excellence (e.g. Magnet Model), leveraging nursing professional practice and facilitating an integrated shared governance model for nursing.

Major Responsibilities

Nursing Professional Development

• Oversees ongoing educational needs assessment and utilizes results in the development and design of house wide education plans in alignment with the system nursing education strategic plan.
• Designs processes and programs in collaboration with Nursing Director, CNO and nurse leaders to support professional development related to education advancement and national certification of all nurses.
• Ensures the AAH nurse professional practice model is reflected in all processes and design of nursing, including in the pursuit of Magnet
• Supports site nursing Shared Governance structures and processes to ensure goals of Magnet designation are accomplished.
• Coordinates and supports other activities related to professional nursing practice and care innovation in collaboration with the nursing leadership
• Mentors and advises team members in their pursuit of clinical education professional development.
• Facilitate effective structured communication processes related to nursing professional practice and shared governance.

Magnet

Provides leadership in the planning, developing, implementing and evaluation of the Magnet Program standards.

• Leads and assumes organizational responsibility for all aspects of the ANCC Magnet application, designation and re-designation processes including compliance with ANCC Magnet criteria
• Mentors team members to ensure the development of enhanced knowledge related to Magnet.
• Participates and assists with development of strategic plan related to Magnet designation/re-designation
• Utilizes in-depth assessment and analysis to determine organizational readiness for Magnet designation and identify gaps and best practices.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership and clinical departments to close identified gaps in systems and processes.
• Monitors the performance of key Magnet indicators for NDNQI quality indicators, nurse sensitive patient satisfaction and RN satisfaction and works with nursing leadership to drive improvements.
• Validates that patient outcome data is disseminated, monitored and evaluated against established benchmarks and that all areas where nurses are providing direct patient care have identified indicators.
• Prepare annual budget for Magnet Program.
• Attends system, site and external Magnet consortiums and shares information related to Magnet recognition processes and standards.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with administration, nursing leadership and all staff to ensure achievement of goals related to Magnet readiness.

Utilizes knowledge, research, evidence-based practice and thorough understanding of the Magnet standards to drive nursing excellence

• Designs, implements and evaluates organization education needs related to Magnet. Applies principles of adult education and learning theories when developing and implementing the instructional process.
• Provides an environment of motivation and commitment to Magnet designation through celebration, continuous communication and education on the Magnet requirements.
• Collaborates with nursing leaders to implement process improvement that focus on exemplary professional practice, enhance performance outcomes and EBP
• Supports nursing research throughout the organization in alignment with the magnet recognition program
• Engages in and serves as a mentor and role model for innovation, EBP and research
• Demonstrates project management skills. Demonstrates creative problem solving skills.
• Ensures through education of all departments, the understanding and knowledge that reflects a magnet organization.

Responsible for timely completion of Magnet Program Requirements

• Develops appropriate timeline and prioritizes work that results in a comprehensive submission reflective of the achievements, outcomes and successes of the hospital.
• Facilitates and oversees tracking of nursing credentials and submission of DDCT (demographic tools).
• Leads teams in preparing written Magnet document and completes submission every 4 years.
• Acts as liaison between the organization and the Magnet ANCC office.
• Coordinates readiness activities for Magnet site visit. Provides guidance, support and an overall plan that engages administration, physicians, staff and all inter- professional partners in Magnet site visit activities and preparedness.

Licensure

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required

• BSN -5 - 7 years clinical experience -National Certification from an ANCC recognized organization -3-5 years management experience -Experience in a Magnet Organization with participation in Magnet writing and preparation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills -Excellent communication skills -Excellent problem solving skills -Clinical skills appropriate to areas of accountability -Self-management skills which enable results in a competitive and mature market -Demonstrate management and leadership skills in a specialized professional field -Mentoring/coaching skills

Current RN licensure in the State of Illinois

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Resiliency and flexibility to deal with a changing environment -Demonstrated problem-solving ability -Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations -May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases. Knowledge of universal precautions is a must -Works within and supports a shared governance model -Is customer focused -Ability to handle crisis situations -Ability to meet with physicians and patients in a clinical setting -Knowledgeable about work

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.