Magnet Program Director — Nursing Excellence & Strategy

Holy Cross Health Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Health Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Director of the Magnet Program to lead the organization’s Magnet journey and ensure alignment with ANCC standards. The role drives nursing excellence, professional practice, and continuous improvement across the system.

Collaborating with nursing leadership and interprofessional teams, you will advance patient care, workforce engagement, and quality outcomes while guiding document submission and site visits for Magnet designation and redesignation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) is required.
• Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all aspects of the Magnet program.
• Serve as the organizational expert on ANCC Magnet standards, requirements, and updates.
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve and sustain Magnet designation and redesignation.
• Coordinate document submission, site visit preparation, and ongoing compliance with Magnet expectations.
• Align Magnet initiatives with organizational priorities, strategic goals, and quality outcomes.
• Promote a professional practice environment that supports shared governance, evidence-based practice, and nursing autonomy.
• Ensure integration of Magnet principles into daily operations and leadership practices.
• Collaborate with quality, safety, and clinical leaders to monitor nursing-sensitive indicators.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Strategic leadership

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Education

MSN

DNP/PhD preferred

Job description

Holy Cross Health Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Director of the Magnet Program to lead the organization’s Magnet journey and ensure alignment with ANCC standards. The role drives nursing excellence, professional practice, and continuous improvement across the system.

Collaborating with nursing leadership and interprofessional teams, you will advance patient care, workforce engagement, and quality outcomes while guiding document submission and site visits for Magnet designation and redesignation.