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Nursing Director Magnet Program Lowell General Hospital

Nursing Director Magnet Program Lowell General Hospital

Lowell General HospitalLowell, MA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Lowell General Hospital

Lowell General Hospital has delivered high-quality and compassionate care since 1891. Our two inpatient hospital campuses, Cancer Center, Heart and Vascular Center, four urgent care locations, affiliated physicians and outpatient facilities provide state-of-the-art technology and a full range of specialty services in the Merrimack Valley.

Job Overview

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a Magnet Program Director to lead and manage the organization's journey to achieve and maintain ANCC Magnet Recognition . We are a 4-time Magnet designated hospital, recognized for our positive work environment, innovation, nursing excellence, and positive patient outcomes. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, this position plays a strategic and operational role in advancing nursing excellence, fostering a culture of shared governance, evidence-based practice, and continuous quality improvement. The Magnet Program Director coordinates all activities related to Magnet documentation, readiness, site visits, and ongoing compliance with Magnet standards.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Massachusetts RN Licensure.
  • 7 Years of RN Experience

with

at least 5 years of management experience.

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  • Master's Degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or another related field.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • In-depth knowledge of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program standards and processes
  • Experience leading or supporting a Magnet designation or re-designation process. Previous experience as Magnet Program Director or Coordinator in a designated Magnet facility
  • Certification in Nursing Administration (NE-BC / NEA-BC) or Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC)
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to lead large-scale initiatives
  • Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

  • Initiates and manages change, ensuring appropriate support and resources to staff.
  • Creates opportunities for multidisciplinary forums in order to solve problems and facilitate planning.
  • Monitors and ensures excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of patient care on unit.
  • Integrates the nursing service philosophy into all unit practices and programs.
  • Keeps current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions, and research in patient care and health care delivery.
  • Utilizes a performance improvement process to assess the response to care from patients, families, and others.
  • Provides leadership in setting the direction of the unit and is responsive to changing internal and external factors.
  • Maintains open communication with managers whose departments provide support services to the clinical area in order to ensure the appropriate level of service at all times.
  • Manages human, fiscal, and other resources needed to support clinical nursing practice and positive patient outcomes.
  • Provides leadership in developing quality driven and cost-effective programs of care.
  • Monitors and critically analyzes resource utilization of the unit.
  • Collaborates with physicians, hospital administrators, and other relevant groups on methods of delivering care.
  • Provides leadership in developing quality driven and cost-effective programs of care.
  • Ensures appropriate staffing plan to accommodate changing needs of the unit.
  • Utilizes knowledge of federal, state, hospital, unit and accreditation agencies standards, policies and procedures to direct patient care.
  • Oversees operating and capital budget; implements strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Creates and fosters a learning environment that facilities the professional growth and development of staff.
  • Oversees written policies and procedures.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Occasional lifting of 5-15 lbs and turning patients.
  • Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing / pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
  • Skills & Abilities :

  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
  • Ability to maintain and develop clinical knowledge, judgment, and skills.
  • Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.
  • Possesses strong clinical and theoretical skills.
  • Demonstrates proactive approach.
  • Job Profile Summary

    This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Leadership duties : Controls, directs, and participates in the activities of the organization through a hierarchy of managers and supervisors. Responsibilities also include long-term strategic planning, determining the policies of the organization, and allocating its resources and making decisions regarding organization growth and diversification to accomplish entity's vision. A management role that supervises employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a specified area, with the majority of time spent overseeing area of responsibility, planning, prioritizing and / or directing the responsibilities of employees. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and / or indirect reports. A role that manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments. Responsibilities typically include : policy and strategy implementation for short-term results (1 year or less), problems faced are difficult to moderately complex, and influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures.

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