Magnet Program Director — Nursing Excellence Leader

Vanderbilt Health; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Magnet Program Director for the Magnet journey at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital to embed Magnet standards into daily practice and oversee ANCC Magnet recognition efforts.

The role focuses on coordinating data analysis related to Magnet requirements, leading improvement initiatives, and collaborating with direct care nurses, system nurse leaders, and CNOs to promote professional practice excellence and shared decision-making.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 3 years of nursing leadership experience.
• Experience with Magnet designation or similar programs preferred.
• Knowledge of ANCC Magnet standards and application processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess organizational readiness for Magnet designation or re-designation.
• Lead gaps and performance improvement initiatives.
• Create infrastructures to support successful designation activities.
• Serve as organizational lead for planning and coordination of Magnet document construction.
• Champion Magnet standards across the organization.
• Collaborate with system leaders to monitor nursing professional advancement and data-related activities.
• Foster interdisciplinary partnerships to advance nursing practice and patient outcomes.
• Lead and inspire efforts to sustain nursing excellence and share accountability.

Skills

Magnet standards

Nursing leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Master’s Degree

Nursing degree

Job description

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Magnet Program Director for the Magnet journey at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital to embed Magnet standards into daily practice and oversee ANCC Magnet recognition efforts.

The role focuses on coordinating data analysis related to Magnet requirements, leading improvement initiatives, and collaborating with direct care nurses, system nurse leaders, and CNOs to promote professional practice excellence and shared decision-making.