Nursing Excellence Director | Strategy & Accreditation

Guthrie; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie seeks a Program Director of Nursing Excellence to oversee nursing excellence designations and advance practice, education, and clinical achievement. Reporting to the CNO, this role leads strategic nursing initiatives, governance, and professional development across the organization.

Requirements include NY/PA RN licensure, a BSN, and 5+ years of nursing with 2+ years in leadership; an MSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State and/or Pennsylvania.
• BSN required; MSN or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience; Minimum 2 years leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive nursing excellence strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead the organization's efforts to achieve and maintain designation or other nursing excellence recognitions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on nursing standards, evidence-based practice, and professional development.
• Oversee the development and implementation of programs that advance nursing education, certification, and leadership skills.
• Foster a culture of shared governance and nursing autonomy to empower nurses at all levels.
• Collaborate with nurse educators and leaders to identify and address professional development needs.
• Monitor and analyze nursing quality indicators and patient outcome metrics, implementing strategies for continuous improvement.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Promote the use of evidence-based practice and research to enhance clinical outcomes.
• Guide the organization through the applicable program designation process, including document preparation, submission, and survey readiness.
• Conduct regular gap analyses to identify areas for improvement in alignment with program standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the applicable program and other accrediting bodies.
• Partner with executive leadership, department heads, and interdisciplinary teams to align nursing excellence initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Represent nursing in organizational decision-making and strategic planning forums.
• Facilitate collaboration between nursing staff and other departments to improve care delivery and operational efficiency.
• Develop initiatives to enhance staff satisfaction, retention, and engagement, including recognition programs and professional growth opportunities.
• Address workforce challenges by implementing evidence-based strategies to improve recruitment and retention of nursing talent.
• Act as a mentor and resource for nursing leaders and staff.
• Plans programs and in-services to continually educate all employees along the ANCC Pathway to Excellence & Magnet Journey.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Strategic planning

Clinical governance

Staff development

Evidence-based practice

Education

BSN

MSN or related field

Job description

Guthrie seeks a Program Director of Nursing Excellence to oversee nursing excellence designations and advance practice, education, and clinical achievement. Reporting to the CNO, this role leads strategic nursing initiatives, governance, and professional development across the organization.

Requirements include NY/PA RN licensure, a BSN, and 5+ years of nursing with 2+ years in leadership; an MSN is preferred.