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RWJBarnabas Health

Program Manager Magnet

Livingston, NJ · On-site

$119K - $150K/yr

Collaborate with the Magnet Program Director and other stakeholders to understand program goals and ensure data analysis aligns with those objectives * Generate regular reports to evaluate Nurse ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Program Manager Magnet

Livingston, NJ · On-site

$119K - $150K/yr

Collaborate with the Magnet Program Director and other stakeholders to understand program goals and ensure data analysis aligns with those objectives * Generate regular reports to evaluate Nurse ...

Northwell

Director, Magnet Program

Manhattan, NY

Collaborates with Nursing leadership in attaining and maintaining Magnet designation. Ensures materials and projects are developed and implemented within appropriate time frames. Job Responsibility 1.

Northwell Health

Director, Magnet Program

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$130K - $228K/yr

Collaborates with Nursing leadership in attaining and maintaining Magnet designation. Ensures materials and projects are developed and implemented within appropriate time frames. Job Responsibility 1.

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A Director of Nursing Magnet Program oversees a healthcare organization's journey to achieve and maintain Magnet® designation, which recognizes nursing excellence. They lead initiatives to improve nursing practices, patient outcomes, and professional development. This role involves collaboration with leadership, staff, and accrediting bodies to ensure compliance with Magnet® standards. Additionally, they analyze data, implement quality improvement strategies, and promote a culture of excellence in nursing.

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One of the main challenges for a Director Nursing Magnet Program is guiding the organization through the complex Magnet designation process, which involves rigorous documentation, staff engagement, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Directors must regularly collaborate across departments to collect data, meet changing standards, and address feedback from staff and external evaluators. Success often depends on building teams that are adaptable and proactively communicating progress and challenges. Having a strong foundation in project management and fostering a culture that empowers nursing staff can help overcome these obstacles and drive meaningful advancement toward Magnet recognition.

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To thrive as a Director Nursing Magnet Program, you need in-depth knowledge of nursing standards, quality improvement, and Magnet Recognition criteria, supported by an active RN license and often a master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration. Familiarity with data management systems, accreditation tools, and national certification such as NE-BC or CENP is commonly required. Strong leadership, project management, and effective communication skills are critical for coordinating interdisciplinary teams and championing nursing excellence. These capabilities are vital to successfully leading Magnet designation efforts, fostering a culture of quality, and maintaining rigorous standards of nursing practice within an organization.

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Program Manager Magnet

RWJBarnabas Health

Livingston, NJ • On-site

$119K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

RWJBarnabas Health rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 332 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

232nd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager Magnet
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr
Department Name: Magnet
Req #: 0000222233
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $119,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
The Magnet Program Manager supports the Magnet Program by analyzing and interpreting data to ensure the program's success in meeting its objectives, tracking performance metrics, and providing actionable insights to drive program improvements. Proficient in data management, statistical analysis, and have experience with data systems and reporting, supporting the data entry and management of the NDNQI platform, acting as a co-site NDNQI coordinator. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, identify problems and outcomes, plan, implement, evaluate and analyze data using a clinical focus. In addition, benchmarking data is collected for nursing quality indicators is used to identify quality of care concerns and follows outcome trends for improvement. The position provides support for strategic goals and initiatives, quality improvement projects and research initiatives for Nursing/Patient Care Services.
Qualifications:
Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  • 3 plus years of nursing experience
  • Demonstrated data analytic skills to collect, analyze, and interpret National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) and other quality data for reporting
  • Competency with MS Office, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Tableau

Preferred:
  • 2 plus years of Data Analysis, ideally Press Ganey/NDNQI
  • Experience with ANCC Magnet Program
  • Experience with data, records, and performance metrics
  • ANCC professional certification

Certifications and Licenses Required:
  • New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements:
  • Day shift
  • Some evenings may be required for professional events
  • Mon. - Fri.
  • No holiday commitment
  • FT
  • 37.5 hours weekly

Essential Functions:
  • The Magnet Program Manager also performs research and literature reviews, as needed, to develop recommendations and accurately analyze information
  • Knowledge of nurse sensitive metrics, nursing practice and health care is required for effective performance
  • Collect, organize, and maintain data related to the Magnet Program, including NDNQI, patient experience, and other relevant metrics
  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across various systems and platforms including NDNQI
  • Analyze data trends and patterns to assess the effectiveness of the Magnet Program
  • Collaborate with the Magnet Program Director and other stakeholders to understand program goals and ensure data analysis aligns with those objectives
  • Generate regular reports to evaluate Nurse Sensitive Indicators, outcomes, and opportunities for improvements
  • Assist in the development of strategic reports to monitor and communicate program performance
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on data to assist decision-makers in program planning and improvements
  • Develop visualizations to communicate complex data findings in a clear and concise manner
  • Present findings and recommendations to program managers, leadership, and other key stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and organizational policies regarding data handling and reporting
  • Perform regular audits of data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring data quality
  • Collect, analyze, and utilize historical data to predict future trends and inform program adjustments
  • Represents Magnet Program Director in their absence at hospital and system meeting
  • Supports Professional Governance council growth and development by assisting with scheduling, meeting set up, monitoring goals and report outs

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:
  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
  • Retirement Plans
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Planning Support
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Community and Volunteer Opportunities
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
  • ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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About RWJBarnabas Health

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RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. Throughout RWJBarnabas Health, our dedicated physicians, nurses, and health professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region. We aim to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey - whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Orange, NJ, US

Year founded

2015

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