Magnet/Pathways Program Director - Nursing Administration

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a dedicated manager for nursing processes related to Magnet Designation. This full-time role includes guiding compliance efforts and managing documentation for excellence in nursing performance. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to high-quality care and community support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision with no waiting period

Generous Paid Time Off and Personal Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Nursing required.
• Five years of functional experience in nursing management required.
• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of hospital processes for Magnet Designation.
• Guide leadership for compliance with ANCC standards.
• Prepare and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Management

Nursing Management

Education

Graduate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 4:00p
Recruiter Contact: Joelene Stouffer at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for the direction and management of hospital processes related to acquiring and maintaining Magnet Designation and/or Pathway to Excellence (PTE), as per ANCC (American Nurses? Credentialing Center) guidance, standards and review by assessing hospital, department, divisional, and Nursing readiness and compliance status; planning, designing and directing implementation of programs/processes that will be essential to success, guiding and advising leadership regarding their individual areas of responsibility in a manner that enables their success. Also responsible for the preparation, revision, and on-going maintenance of all compliance documentation materials and has responsibility and accountability for direction and management of Magnet Designation and/or Pathway to Excellence Designation, as well as continuous ongoing development to ever higher levels of excellence in nursing performance, including an annual update required by ANCC and the renewal of Designation process every four years.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Graduate Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor?s degree required.
• Five (5) years of functional experience required.
• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Professional certification preferred.
• Experience in ANCC?s Magnet or Pathway Designation.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health?s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.