Magnet Excellence Director – Nursing Strategy

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Magnet Program Director (MPD) at UCSF Health serves as a key strategist and is responsible for leading, coordinating, and sustaining all aspects of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program designation and re‑designation processes across the health system.

Reporting to the System Chief Nurse Executive (CNE), this role provides strategic leadership to advance nursing excellence across the health system by integrating Magnet standards into organizational structures, professional practice models,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years nursing leadership experience in an acute care setting.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading or directly supporting Magnet designation or re-designation.
• Current RN license in the State of California (CA BRN).
• Demonstrated expertise in ANCC Magnet Recognition Program standards and designation processes.
• Strong written communication and ability to influence executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and sustain all aspects of the Magnet Recognition Program designation and re-designation processes across UCSF Health.
• Provide strategic leadership to advance nursing excellence by integrating Magnet standards into organizational structures, professional practice models, shared governance, and quality outcomes.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Magnet program expertise

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

The Magnet Program Director (MPD) at UCSF Health serves as a key strategist and is responsible for leading, coordinating, and sustaining all aspects of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program designation and re‑designation processes across the health system.

Reporting to the System Chief Nurse Executive (CNE), this role provides strategic leadership to advance nursing excellence across the health system by integrating Magnet standards into organizational structures, professional practice models,