Director of Magnet Program, Full Time Exempt, Central California Network
Apply NowCompany: Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc
Location: Hanford, CA 93230
Description:
Job Description
Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.
Job Summary:
Provides leadership, direction and coordination of the integration of Magnet standards into the nursing and hospital infrastructure, including the coordination of Magnet application, reporting, designation and re-designation.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Licenses/Certifications:
Essential Functions:
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
About Us
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.
Job Summary:
Provides leadership, direction and coordination of the integration of Magnet standards into the nursing and hospital infrastructure, including the coordination of Magnet application, reporting, designation and re-designation.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Graduate from an accredited school/college of nursing, as applicable: Required
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing/clinical profession or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
- Master's Degree: Preferred
- Seven years technical experience: Preferred
- Five years leadership experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Preferred
- Specialty certification: Preferred
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required
Essential Functions:
- Leads with an operational focus, setting local strategy, objectives and policies. Oversees the development and maintenance of Magnet designation, evidence-based patient care standards and a competency assessment system. Leads department(s) activities through managers and supervisors, including full human resources, cost and financial accountability.
- Coordinates and evaluates ongoing efforts to achieve and maintain Magnet designation, improve the quality and cost effectiveness of nursing practice on clinical care, promoting and participating in the development of an integrated, multidisciplinary health care system. Works within broad guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge of multiple departments to solve complex problems which may have long-term impact on the department(s).
- Serve as advisor to Nursing Leadership regarding Magnet Standards; facilitates nursing leadership understanding of Magnet standards in to nursing practice; promotes strategic planning to implement Magnet standards; provides Magnet information and data for nursing reports; Reviews and recommends changes to policies and procedures based on Magnet standards; Interprets vendor database, reports, and interventions
- Facilitates development of market governance and decision making; Researches strategies, makes recommendations, facilitates education and training, and mentors nurses for market governance system
- Serves as liaison to ANCC Magnet Program Office (MPO); stays appraised of ANCC revisions or changes to application process; Coordinates clarification of Magnet standards and processes; Validates decisions from MPO
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
About Us
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.