Director, Magnet Program

The Magnet Program Director is responsible for leading and managing the hospital’s journey to achieve and maintain Magnet® designation, ensuring alignment with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. This role involves strategic planning, program oversight, staff engagement, and compliance with Magnet standards to enhance nursing quality, patient care, and professional development.

• Oversee and coordinate the hospital’s efforts to attain and sustain Magnet® designation and recertification.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the ANCC, managing all Magnet-related documentation, applications, and site visits.
• Ensure adherence to Magnet Model components, including transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge and innovations, and empirical quality outcomes.
• Conduct gap analyses and establish baseline measurements to assess the hospital’s alignment with Magnet principles.
• Develop action plans to address deficiencies and ensure Magnet readiness.
• Work with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to integrate Magnet principles into the hospital’s strategic plan.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to execute Magnet initiatives and foster a culture of nursing excellence.
• Establish and oversee nursing councils to support shared governance and professional practice.
• Develop a timeline for Magnet designation and re-designation, ensuring key milestones are met.
• Provide education and training on Magnet standards, shared governance, and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Engage and mentor nurses at all levels in research, professional development, and certification initiatives.
• Encourage and facilitate staff nurse participation in Magnet-related projects and decision-making.
• Collect, analyze, and report nursing-sensitive quality indicators and patient outcome data (e.g., NDNQI).
• Maintain tracking systems for Magnet Recognition Program Standards of Care and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of Magnet documentation, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Organize and coordinate ANCC site visits and all associated communications.
• Partner with nursing leadership, clinical and non-clinical departments, and staff nurses to ensure Magnet integration across all levels.
• Communicate progress, updates, and expectations regarding Magnet status to hospital executives, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Represent the hospital in local, regional, and national nursing excellence initiatives.
• Adhere to hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and infection control guidelines.
• Maintain reliable attendance, complete mandatory training, and uphold the Burke C.A.R.E.S. philosophy.
• Serve as a back-up leader to the CNO and AVP of Nursing as needed.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support nursing excellence and Magnet sustainability.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• BSN required. MSN preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in NY.
• Minimum 3-5 years nursing experience and progressive management experience.
• Experience in Magnet program management or accreditation processes strongly preferred.
• Certification in rehabilitation nursing CRRN (or obtained as soon as eligible).
• Strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Magnet standards and the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program.
• Ability to analyze data, implement process improvements, and drive evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and change management abilities.
• Strong writing skills for Magnet documentation and reports.
• May require travel for conferences, training, and accreditation-related events.