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Coordinator Magnet & Nursing Excellence

Naples, FL · On-site

The Coordinator Magnet & Nursing Excellence will collaborate with the Director Pathway to Excellence Magnet Program to support the development, implementation and administration of departmental ...

UC Health

Magnet Program Manager

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

The Magnet ® Program Manager maintains responsibility for leading, directing, coordinating, and facilitating the activities and initiatives associated with non-clinical aspects of nursing ...

Washington Hospital

Magnet Program Manager

Fremont, CA · On-site

$156K - $234K/yr

... in Nursing required. 2. DNP Preferred 3. Professional certification preferred 4. 5+ years' experience in a Magnet healthcare setting required. 5. Ability to communicate effectively. 6. Computer ...

Washington Hospital

Magnet Program Manager

Fremont, CA · On-site

... in Nursing required. 2. DNP Preferred 3. Professional certification preferred 4. 5+ years' experience in a Magnet healthcare setting required. 5. Ability to communicate effectively. 6. Computer ...

UC Health

Magnet Program Manager

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

The Magnet ® Program Manager maintains responsibility for leading, directing, coordinating, and facilitating the activities and initiatives associated with non-clinical aspects of nursing ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for director nursing magnet program in the United States is $93,461.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a director nursing magnet program?

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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Director of Nursing Excellence and Magnet Programs

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus

Topeka, KS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Director of Nursing Excellence and Magnet Programs in Topeka, KS.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:
  • The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
  • This strategic nursing leadership role partners with hospital leaders across the organization to drive Nursing Excellence initiatives and advance the hospital's Magnet designation journey.
  • Working collaboratively with leaders and frontline teams, the director will guide evidence collection, champion engagement efforts, support quality outcomes, and help position the organization for Magnet recognition within the next two years.

Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and coach nurses at all levels in their understanding and practical application of Magnet standards.
  • Act as a knowledge expert and resource that interprets and integrates the Magnet standards into nursing practice and communicates important changes to senior leadership.
  • Promote evidence-based practice and research in nursing practice and educational processes.
  • Serve on shared governance councils and function as a liaison to all system departments and consultative resource for administration, nursing, non-nursing employees, physicians, and community.
  • Promote nursing excellence and recognition through shared decision making and promotes professional development of nurses by actively working with staff.
  • Develop, coordinate, and evaluate the Magnet program to advance a culture of excellence by including special events, creating Magnet campaign, leading the Magnet steering committee, and attending local/regional/national magnet-related conferences meetings.
  • Work in collaboration with Quality to collect, correlate, analyze and generate reports for nursing sensitive indicators.
  • Monitor, create, customize, and manage databases responsible to nursing's needs for the purpose of the annual demographic data collection tool (DDCT), interim monitoring reports, and the publication of the Magnet document.
  • Coordinate the preparation, editing, and publication of the Magnet document and oversees system preparation for Magnet related site visits - DDCT, Interim Monitoring Reports.
  • Work in conjunction with Director of Quality to prepare an operating budget, which estimates various expenditures, and monitors/reports the status of the budget monthly.
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives through timely data management, analysis, and graphic display for driving actionable nursing and organizational outcomes.
  • Oversees submission of nurse sensitive indicators to the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) in concert with the Director of Quality and Transformational Care
  • Responsible for coordination and facilitation of the hospital's or clinic's nursing research and evidence-based program and related projects
  • Supports nurse executive communication to frontline staff, assists with nurse executive communication as requested.
  • Active participation in nursing strategic planning, professional practice model development, revisions, and the nursing annual report
  • Maintains strong relationships with the American Nurses Credentialing Center program staff, proactively anticipating updates to the Magnet Manual, standards, manual revisions and designation information.

Qualifications
Job Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in hospital nursing
  • Master's degree in nursing required
  • Must maintain a Kansas Compact RN License in state of home residence. Must complete compact license process within the first 6 months of obtaining the role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Significant knowledge and experience with the American Nurses Credentialling Programs, including the Magnet designation program.

Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, or PhD in Nursing preferred
  • Previous project management experience preferred
  • Previous Magnet Program Director or Pathway to Excellence experience strongly preferred

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