Magnet Nursing Excellence Lead - Data & Quality

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a Magnet Clinical Excellence Specialist to lead data initiatives and maintain Magnet designation. You will manage NSIs, patient experience indicators, and the NDNQI database, while mentoring governance councils and leading the Magnet Champions team.

You will provide guidance to clinical staff on evidence-based practice, coordinate quality improvement activities, and develop narratives showcasing NSI outcomes to advance nursing excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Master’s degree in nursing is preferred.
• Current California RN license is required.
• Board certification is required. CPHQ within 2 years of hire/transfer.
• Lean Management/Six Sigma Greenbelt or higher is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience plus 2 years in process improvement.
• Experience leading cross-functional clinical teams and governance councils.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data processes and initiatives supporting Magnet designation.
• Maintain nursing quality dashboards and NSI/patient experience indicators.
• Serve as the NDNQI database administrator for Magnet-related indicators.
• Mentor Professional Governance Councils and lead the Magnet Champions group.
• Prepare narratives and disseminate quality improvement findings.
• Provide guidance to clinicians to promote evidence-based practice.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing

California RN license

Board certification

CPHQ within 2 years

Lean/Six Sigma Greenbelt+

Job description

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a Magnet Clinical Excellence Specialist to lead data initiatives and maintain Magnet designation. You will manage NSIs, patient experience indicators, and the NDNQI database, while mentoring governance councils and leading the Magnet Champions team.

You will provide guidance to clinical staff on evidence-based practice, coordinate quality improvement activities, and develop narratives showcasing NSI outcomes to advance nursing excellence.