Magnet Program Coordinator and Professional Development Specialist

Full-time Day

80 hours bi-weekly

Monday thru Friday

No weekends/holidays

General Summary

In the role of Magnet Program Coordinator: Provides oversight of the Magnet Program and implementation of creative systems, processes, shared decision making and clinical practices that improve patient care delivery. Ensures the Magnet framework and essential domains are enculturated and hardwired into the organization through coordination, education and consultation with Leadership. Coordinates all aspects of the ANCC Magnet application, annual reports and re-designation process. In the role of Professional Development Specialist: Facilitates learning opportunities for a variety of clinical programs and target audiences. Leads and maintains clinical/nursing programs and courses. Continually assesses audience learning needs and evaluates impact of learning outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates efforts to achieve and maintain Magnet Hospital designation.
• Conducts gap analysis for evidence of the Magnet Model components and works closely with leadership to formulate plans to close the gaps in performance.
• Maintains a spirit of inquiry using nursing evidence-based practice findings and research methodologies to improve the care delivered to patients.
• Leads education for staff and Magnet Champions on key initiatives and Magnet principles, standards and expectations.
• Fosters innovation and excellence in nursing. Ensures the Magnet framework is hardwired into the organization through coordination, education and consultation with clinical team members and Leadership.
• Fosters an environment of shared governance and shared decision making. Ensures shared decision-making structure is in place at the hospital and unit level. Participates on system level shared decision-making councils.
• Acts as a resource and advisor for the shared decision-making councils, coordinating an assessment of Magnet readiness gap analysis, submitting application for Magnet Recognition, verifying that all requirements are met and designing and implementing processes to maintain and sustain Magnet designation.
• Manages Magnet performance requirements on an ongoing basis and for re-application.
• Facilitates and oversees the preparation of documentation, policies, research and informal sessions relative to maintaining Magnet status.
• Oversees collection of key nursing sensitive indicators and outcomes and develops all reports and demographics for submission to the ANCC Magnet Office.
• Maintains expert knowledge of current Magnet requirements and ensures organizational awareness and success.
• Functions as primary liaison with Magnet Program Office.
• Engages administration, physicians, staff and all interprofessional partners in Magnet site visit activities and preparedness.
• Coordinates the education process (clinical and non-clinical) for a defined target audience of staff including assessing educational needs, planning, developing and delivering appropriate education and training, and evaluating education outcomes. May act as subject matter expert for the development of new learning solutions for targeted audiences.
• Functions as an educational consultant for entity-wide initiatives requiring education and training.
• Contributes to the enhancement of organizational, team and individual performance through the appropriate and measurable evaluation of education interventions.
• Facilitates the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of clinical education programs.
• Provides consultation services regarding education/training.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of competencies for clinical positions.
• Attends appropriate external education programs to evaluate courses for presentation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree Required
• Masters Degree Preferred

Work Experience:

• 5 years 5 - 8 years’ experience in nursing with 3-5 years’ nursing leadership, and/or project or program management experience; Experience working in a Magnet Recognized Hospital Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Assignment may require knowledge of computer software and operations

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan’s regional network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.