Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Magnet Program Director is responsible for leading activities required to attain and maintain ANCC Magnet Status. This role includes but is not limited to, planning, coordination, education, and collaboration about Magnet recognition, serving as a resource for Shared Decision-Making Councils, facilitating and overseeing the preparation of all Magnet documentation and interim reporting. Reports to Network Magnet Designation Director and Campus Chief Nurse Officer.

• Responsible for the comprehensive project plan for assigned campus. 
• Contribute to strategic initiatives through timely data management and analysis, including coordination for preparation, editing, and publication of the Magnet document. 
• Coordination for identification, collection, categorization, and tracking of evidence for the sources of evidence (SOE). 
• Completion of campus-specific Demographic Data Collection Tool (DDCT) and interim monitoring as per requirements. 
• Manages data collection related to the nursing dashboards; manages all NDNQI clinical data collection, nursing satisfaction survey, and other quality data through role as designated organizational NDNQI site and survey coordinator. 
• Ensures analysis nurse sensitive patient outcome data; compares unit and organizational performance to internal and external benchmarks pursuing ways to improve outcomes and standards of care using evidence-based practice and an interdisciplinary approach. 
• Develop and ensure a culture of patient safety, nursing research, innovation, and recognition. 
• Assists in coordinating and interpreting the data of Patient Satisfaction to identify best practices and improve performance. 
• Promotes active involvement of staff in Research and Quality Improvement projects that will align with strategic priorities and promote improved outcomes. 
• Coaches and mentors nurses at all levels, to the Magnet model and expectations for implementation of the Professional Practice Model and engagement in Shared Decision Making. 
• Responsible for educating Magnet Champions from all in-patient and ambulatory care areas to facilitate, enhance, and promote enthusiasm and to motivate their units to bring the Magnet culture to life. 
• Work collaboratively with all nursing managers and leaders throughout the medical center to drive changes and support projects through education, communication, and celebration. 
• Identifies Magnet program-related barriers and reports to Network Magnet Designation Director.
• Oversees campus preparation for ANCC site visit. 
• Special magnet-related projects as assigned to support Chief Nursing Officer. 
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). 
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. 
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience. 
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership capacity. 
• Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills. 
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite. 

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Magnet experience. 

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 
• Specialty Certification in nursing.

 

Minimum rate of $148,262.40 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.