Manager, (Nursing Excellence) Magnet Program

Description

The Manager, Magnet® Program assists the Executive Director, Nursing Practice, Education and Research, Center for Nursing Excellence in managing the resources to support nursing excellence and the UCLA Health Magnet® program. Focus is on the achievement of organizational goals related to nursing excellence and Magnet® designation. The Magnet® Program Manager serves as the Magnet® Program Manager (MPM) at UCLA Health, collaborates with the executive leadership and oversees the Magnet® program team members within the Center and at UCLA Health facilities. The Manager leads and collaborates with nursing and inter-professional colleagues in the Magnet® designation processes and related performance improvement activities. The Manager serves as an internal expert on Magnet® standards and requirements and leads the organizational efforts to engage nurses in the structures and processes to achieve and demonstrate nursing excellence.

Salary range: $124,600- $289,400 annually

Qualifications

Required

• RN License

• Bachelors and Masters Degree required, one of which must be in Nursing

• 3 years acute care or management experience

• Knowledge of Magnet® requirements and elements of nursing excellence. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments

• Ability to manage structures and processes to achieve Magnet® designation and system alignment

• Demonstrated healthcare management skills, with progressive expertise in quality and process improvement methodologies, analysis, and data management

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher

• Ability to inform, educate, motivate and inspire others

• Strong critical-thinking and problem solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify problems and implement solutions

• Proven ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and assign work efficiently

Preferred

• Nursing Professional Leadership certification (i.e., ANCC or AONL) preferred

• Knowledge of UCLA Health and Professional Standards

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