Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Magnet and Professional Practice Program Manager is responsible for the supporting the integration of the Professional Practice Model in to Care Delivery System for all clinical areas across the system. This role serves as a culture and change strategist to advance the practice of professional nursing and achievement of the Bon Secours Mercy Key Performance Indicators. The program manager elevates the practice of nursing through facilitation and involvement in: clinical advancement program, shared decision making, peer review, preceptor and mentor development and professional and recruitment and retention strategies. As the organization's site and survey coordinator for nursing satisfaction, and nursing sensitive quality indicators, this role collaborates with the chief nursing officer and quality analytics teams in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of nurse sensitive indicator data.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates the organization's Magnet® processes as the onsite expert and resource for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)Magnet Program® and other nursing designations (Pathways to Excellence, Beacon, Lantern etc.).

• Serves as the liaison between the organization and the ANCC Magnet®, Pathways to Excellence or other nursing Program Office.

• Coordinates the assessment of Magnet® or other nursing recognition program gap analysis and proposes action plans for identified gaps. In collaboration with facility nursing leadership develops strategies to implement the Chief Nurse’s vision and plans for attaining or retaining Magnet® or other recognition.

• Recommends and ensures organizational initiatives and professional nursing concepts, including Magnet® standards, are integrated into orientation, shared governance, peer review, clinical advancement, Nurse Residency, preceptor and mentor, and other nursing programs.

• Coordinates and facilitates review and editing for all materials submitted to Magnet® or other credentialing body. Directs the Magnet® site visit in collaboration with the Chief Nurse and Shared Governance Council structure.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates staff and interdisciplinary education related to the Magnet® model, and nursing professional practice. Facilitates the application of the Magnet® standards to the work environment and clinical practice through collaboration with facility clinical nursing leadership.

• Serves as administrative liaison for the facility and market nurse clinical advancement program.

• In collaboration with the facility CNO, coordinates all activities related to the NDNQI nursing satisfaction yearly survey.

• Collaborates with nurse leaders to sustain and improve institutional professional nursing activities and structures. Identifies gaps in knowledge, skills, or practice and works with Director or Manager of Nursing Practice and Education to create and implement plans to address.

• Participates in evaluation of nursing quality data and application of evidence-based practices to improve nursing practice, patient outcomes, and patient experience data. Provides outcome data to support evaluation of educational programs

• Promotes professional growth of nurses by mentoring to achieve specialty certification, advanced degrees, and submit evidence-based abstracts.

• Promotes the integration of evidence-based practice and the advancement of nursing research within the organization.

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This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact

Nurse leader or professional development (preferred)

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (required)

Master of Science, Nursing or related healthcare field (required)

Post-graduate or DNP (preferred)

Work Experience

5 years of related experience including 2 years in leadership role (formal/informal) with significant impact nursing outcomes (required)

Previous experience and knowledge with the Magnet or Pathways to Excellence recognition programs (required)

Experience as a Magnet Program Director (preferred)

Training

ANCC Adam and Adam Plus on-line submission platform (preferred)

Project Management Training (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X

Stoop, Kneel X

Crawling X

Climbing X

Balance X

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Hazards

Not applicable to this position

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Writing

Editing

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Leading through influence

Promote professional image of nursing

Analyzing data or information

Computer Literacy

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Time management

Facilitative Leadership

Project Management

Change Management

Evidence-based practice

Nursing Research

Leadership

Training Employees

Professional Nursing

Clinical Care

Clinical Practice

Clinical Nursing

Magnet

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com