Manager, Professional Development & Magnet Programs Full Time

At Bristol Health we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication Accountability Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise compassion and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice

Key Responsibilities:

Magnet Program Leadership

• Develops implements and leads strategies to achieve and sustain Magnet Recognition.
• Coordinates the entire Magnet process including application documentation and site visit preparation.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the organization and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Conducts regular gap analyses to assess alignment with the Magnet Model and collaborates with nursing and executive leadership to address identified opportunities.
• Educates staff leaders and Magnet Champions on Magnet principles standards and expectations.
• Leads efforts to embed Magnet domains into organizational operations ensuring that excellence in nursing practice is consistent and measurable.
  

Strategic Education & Professional Development

• Develops and executes a comprehensive nursing education strategy aligned with organizational goals.
  Oversees the nursing education team providing leadership coaching and performance management.
  Ensures education programs support regulatory accreditation and professional practice standards.
• Fosters a culture of continuous learning professional development and career advancement.
• Supports implementation of clinical ladders orientation programs certifications and specialty training.

Quality Evidence-Based Practice & Research

• Promotes and facilitates continuous quality improvement initiatives within nursing.
• Supports integration of evidence-based practice into care delivery and education.
• Encourages nursing inquiry and research providing mentorship and resources to teams and individuals.
• Oversees dissemination of outcomes from innovation EBP and research projects through presentations and publications.

Organizational Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborates with senior leadership nursing management and interdisciplinary teams to align Magnet principles with organizational priorities.
• Contributes to the development of the nursing strategic plan and annual departmental goals.
• Provides consultation and leadership to shared governance councils professional practice initiatives and staff engagement strategies.
• Supports and models a healthy work environment through professional accountability partnership and systems thinking.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Current RN license in the state of Connecticut.
  Minimum of 3 years progressive nursing leadership experience including Magnet involvement and staff education.
• Knowledge of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program nursing standards and professional development best practices.
• Demonstrated skills in education strategic planning shared governance and performance improvement.

• Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) Nursing Administration (NE-BC or NEA-BC) or related specialty.
• Prior experience leading or assisting in a successful Magnet designation or redesignation.
• Strong communication coaching change management and leadership development skills.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.