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This job exhibits proficiency in nursing conceptual practice, project management, and excellence in nursing practice. Serves as an integral part of the nursing leadership team and manages Magnet and evidence based practice projects and programs; and exhibits advanced skills through educational, consultant, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, team facilitation activities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Education
Required – Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Preferred – Master’s degree in nursing.
Work Experience
Required – 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
Required – minimum 1 year leadership experience.
Preferred – previous working experience working with an ANCC Magnet organization.
Certifications
Required – Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
Preferred – Specialty certification in nursing in current area of practice.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Strong skillset managing complex data collection and organizing projects via shared online modalities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to individuals at various levels across and external to the organization to include: the executive management team, representative of regulatory agencies, medical and business professionals, and departmental staff.
Leadership and conflict resolution skills and ability to promote professional nursing practice, be self-directed and motivated, and exhibit sound judgment in complex situations.
Good time management, organizational, and project management skills and ability to manage complex work and multiple tasks professionally and efficiently.
Ability to work independently and in group environment to accomplish tasks within appropriate deadlines.
Ability to be self-confident and exhibit interdepartmental cooperation.
Ability to work extended hours, longer than 8 per day and travel throughout and between facilities.
Job Duties
Oversees ANCC Magnet recognition program(s).
Promotes nursing excellence and evidence-based, professional nursing practice including championing further education, clinical-ladder participation, and specialty nursing certification.
Assumes responsibility for personal competence, growth, and development.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Oversees and coordinates creation of ANCC Magnet structure and reporting across Assigned areas.
Data collection for ANCC Magnet documentation and developing/coordinating/leading the ANCC Magnet writing team to create the accreditation document.
Develop relationships and work collaboratively across cross functional sites and disciplines to accomplish shared goals pertaining to ANCC Magnet accreditation.
Cultivates and champions unit and facility level quality improvement, performance improvement, evidence-based practice, and nursing research projects.
Publish and promote nursing projects both internal and external to the organization to promote nursing excellence.
Performs other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.
There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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