Director - Magnet Program

Magnet Program DirectorThis is a dual-functioning leadership role as Director over the Magnet Program and Nursing Education and Professional Development (NEPD) department.The Magnet Program Director is responsible for assisting the CNO in the oversight, direction, and management of the Magnet Journey at Methodist. Has accountability for the implementation of the Nursing Strategic Plan initiatives related to obtaining/maintaining Magnet Recognition and ensuring the organization's milieu reflects the internalization of the five components of Magnet.The Director assumes responsibility for coordinating the ANCC Magnet application, designation, and redesignation process. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the Methodist Health System mission, vision, and values along with the MHS Nursing Mission, Vision, and Values. Sets the tone and excitement for advancing nursing practice.The NEPD director collaborates with interprofessional team members to oversee the daily operations of the NEPD department through supervision of personnel, oversight of the development of effective educational activities, ongoing nursing orientation efforts, and integration of externs and interns into the organization's culture.Job Requirements:Masters in Nursing or other Health-related program required.Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.Specialty Certification required within 12 months of hire.At least five (5) years or more of progressive Nursing Leadership experience required.Experience with Magnet Journey preferred.Primary Function:The Magnet Program Director is responsible for assisting the CNO in the oversight, direction and management of the Magnet Journey. Has accountability for the implementation of the initiatives related to obtaining Magnet recognition, Nursing Strategic Plan initiatives related to obtaining Magnet Recognition, and ensuring the organization's milieu reflects the internalization of the five components of Magnet. The Director assumes responsibility for the coordination of the ANCC Magnet application, designation, and re-designation process.Essential Duties and Measurements:Transformational LeadershipCoordinates and disseminates Nursing Strategic Plan initiatives related to obtaining Magnet RecognitionCoordinates the Nursing Leadership Retreat to identify annual goals and evaluate prior year performanceOversees and coordinates implementation of the Clinical Ladder program to ensure compliance with criteria, in a system model; develops system processes in collaboration with nursing leadership for annual review of all clinical ladders, ensuring consistency in implementation and evaluation across the systemLeads the development of a system annual nursing report, with responsibility for creating the annual nursing reportFollows the Timeline for the Magnet Journey with anticipated achievementConducts a Gap Analysis and coordinates the assessment and analysisStructural EmpowermentCoordinate the Design and Implementation of a Shared Governance ModelDevelops a Structured Model to allow for nursing involvement in committees and task forces to improve patient care and operationsSupports Nursing Involvement in the communityLeads and coordinates the review of certification reimbursement and participationAssists in the development of the annual goals for nursing participation in advancing degrees, certifications and attendance at regional, national and international conferencesInitiates and participates in the development of policies, procedures, and protocols related to patient care and standards of nursing practice for hospital services, programs, and patientsExemplary Professional PracticeCoordinates the development of a system-wide Professional Practice ModelParticipates in the development of a patient care delivery model that defines how care is delivered, the skills required, the context of care and expected outcomesAnnually reviews resources available to staff nurses to access policies, procedures and researchAssists with the evaluation of nursing workplace safety initiativesNew Knowledge, Innovations and ImprovementsAssists the Nursing Researcher in the development of a system structure for nursing researchEnsures the effective implementation of a nursing research and participation of nursesDevelops annual targets for nursing involvement in nursing research in collaboration with system nursing leadershipCoordinates with NEPD in the education of all nurses on evidence-based practice and researchDevelops and implements the Nursing Communication for the MHS IntranetEmpirical OutcomesDistributes nurse sensitive outcomes to staffEnsures outcomes are progressing to the level of Magnet recognitionOther duties as assigned within scope and appropriate practice parametersOther Considerations (communication, interpersonal skills, etc.)Must exhibit communication skills essential to facilitate work groups, resolve conflict, persuade, and negotiateSets the tone and excitement for advancing nursing practiceCarries out responsibilities in accordance with the Methodist Health System mission, vision, and values along with the MHS Nursing Mission, Vision, and Values.Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first full-service, acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas. Serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County, we are a 46-bed hospital that is designed to expand as the community grows. Providing everything from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging and labor and delivery, our hospital has 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023Level I Maternal Facility for perinatal careLevel I Neonatal FacilityGene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022Robotic surgery capabilitiesCardiac catheterization lab