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The Manager of Nursing Excellence and Magnet Program is a transformational nurse leader, who partners with senior nursing leaders to lead complex programs that define nursing excellence. In addition, the manager oversees the successful organizational designation for ANCC Magnet© status and other external designations that define nursing excellence. The manager may oversee licensed and unlicensed staff, as well as has financial accountability for programs that fall under the umbrella of nursing excellence. Additionally, the manager oversees complex data sets (external benchmarks, quality, safety, experience, and engagement data) as well as external programs that oversee and govern nursing excellence, such as the AACN Magnet program, award, and recognition. The manager operates the nursing excellence program guided by the organization's mission, vision, and values and role models Trinity’s values.

Position Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer, designs and implements the strategy for nursing excellence that aligns with the ANCC Magnet© model.
• Works collaboratively with a wide range of quality improvement teams, physicians, nurses, and other stakeholders to develop structures that achieve ANCC Magnet requirements.
• Supports the Chief Nursing Officer as the leadership liaison for effective and evidence-based professional governance structures and ensures the activities of nursing governance are well documented.
• Accountable for highly detailed and complex document tracking that meets all requirements for the ANCC Magnet© designation.
• Effectively communicates with direct care through executive leaders on the value and importance of nursing excellence as it relates to engagement and patient outcomes.
• Promotes (and leads) nursing research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement; additionally, actively takes steps to disseminate best practice examples internally and externally (conference, publications, etc.).
• Oversees colleagues directly and indirectly that contribute to nursing sensitive indicators and/or other quality/safety/experience indicators.
• Serves as a project manager for a wide range of nursing reward and recognition activities.
• Effectively communicates both quantitative and qualitative outcomes in writing, visually, and through various speaking engagements.
• Works collaboratively with a broad range of teams, including finance, HR, data analytics, quality, safety, risk, infection prevention to communicate nursing strategy and to align the organization with nursing excellence goals.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Master's degree preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Ilinois.
• An ANCC certification in an area of specialty is required.
• 3+ years of clinical practice as an RN is required, it is highly preferable that clinical experience is in an ANCC Magnet© designated organization.
• Demonstrated leadership experience is required.

Pay Range: $96,782 - $159,702

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Trinity Health Benefits Summary

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.