MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Magnet Coordinator

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
  • Master's degree in related field preferred.
  • 5-7 years of Nursing experience with progressive leadership required.
  • Valid RN license in the State of Maryland required.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Act as liaison to ANCC and maintain communication regarding the Magnet application process.
  • Serve as Magnet cheerleader, supporting nursing morale throughout the process.
  • Collaborate with MedStar hospitals and consultants.
  • Educate physicians and management staff on Magnet principles and prepare reports for stakeholders.
  • Maintain ongoing readiness for Magnet re-designation and manage reporting mechanisms.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary quality improvement teams and community outreach efforts.
  • Manage budget preparation, resource allocation, and project management.

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • Supportive work environment fostering collaboration and teamwork.
  • Opportunities for community engagement and outreach.
  • Participation in recognition and celebration events.
Full Job Description
General Summary of Position
Gathers and analyzes data to write and submit initial Magnet application. Supports Nursing Leadership in preparing policies documents staff and Senior Management for Magnet.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Acts as a liaison to ANCC and maintains accurate timely and consistent communications and records with ANCC re Magnet application process.
  • Acts as liaison for nursing councils. Serves as Magnet cheerleader and chief morale officer during and for the process.
  • Collaborates internally and externally including other MedStar hospitals and with consultants.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Educates and informs physicians and management staff about Magnet. Prepares and provides timely reports to stakeholders to maintain support and buy-in for Magnet.
  • Maintains ongoing readiness in preparation for re-designation status. Maintains reporting mechanism such as RN Professional Profile Magnet Status annual monitoring reports and quality reports to required databases such as NDNQI.
  • Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Participates in planning and implementation of celebrations and recognitions.
  • Proactively scans the environment literature etc. to identify opportunities for improvement to meet and/or maintain Magnet designation.
  • Responsible for budget preparation resource allocation and project management.
  • Selects trains orients and assigns department staff. Develops standards of performance evaluates performance and conducts performance management planning. Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with subordinates to review programs provide feedback discuss new development and exchange information.
  • Writes and coordinates the writing and submission of the initial Magnet Designation process.
  • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required and
    • Master's degree in related field preferred
    Experience
    • 5-7 years Nursing experience with progressive leadership and new program development and management. required
    Licenses and Certifications
    • Valid RN license in the State of Maryland required
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Excellent organization skills.
    • Working knowledge of Lotus Notes Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint database and project software applications.
    • Ability to lead and inspire.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $102,606.00 - USD $196,996.00 /Yr.

    About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

    MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
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    1,200 employees
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