Nursing Prgm-Magnet &Nursing Excellence Specialist at Swedish American – Rockford, Illinois

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nursing Program Specialist (NPS) for Magnet and Nursing Excellence, is responsible for coordinating enterprise-wide efforts related to professional nursing practice related to retaining Magnet recognition. Activities may include working with shared governance councils; developing workflows and processes to meet program needs; maintaining standards related to evidence based practices and best practices; and providing feedback and guidance for nursing and system leaders. The Nursing Program Specialist – Magnet and Nursing Excellence will identify, participate in, and lead various process improvement initiatives as well as support ongoing work. Under the direction of the Manager Nursing Professional Development and Clinical Informatics, the Nursing Program Specialist Magnet and Nursing Excellence will also be assigned work based on the needs of nursing at UW Health.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Minimum:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Master's Degree in Nursing, Business or related healthcare field. Four years of leadership experience may be considered in lieu of Master’s Degree.

Preferred:

N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Minimum:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois or equivalency.

Preferred:

Certification in area of specialty or eligible for certification..

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

Three (3) years of recent nursing experience.

Preferred:

Experience in developing professional practice, clinical advancement and Magnet recognition programing.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

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Effective leadership abilities, specifically the ability to lead without direct authority.

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Ability to quickly assimilate, assesses, and acts upon new concepts, trends, and initiatives.

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Proficient with organizational and professional interrelationships, conflict resolution, and change concepts.

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Ability to think systemically and understand the implications of policies and practices.

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Ability to use and implement process improvement tools and techniques.

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Effective oral and written communication and human relation skills required –communicate and work with diverse constituencies, develop rapport with people at all levels of the organization, clearly communicate goals, objectives and progress.

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Effective analytical ability in order to develop and analyze options, recommend solutions to and solve complex problems and issues.

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Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload to complete projects with minimal direction.

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Must be energetic, forward-thinking with a positive and professional image.

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Proficient Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

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Ability to travel for meetings.

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Knowledge of professional nursing practice elements, contemporary models of nursing, and knowledge regarding the Magnet Model is also essential.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

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Coordinate the ongoing Magnet recognition initiative, including, but not limited to, assessment of enterprise readiness; formulation and implementation of improvement strategies to meet the Magnet criteria; provide updates and information regarding Magnet throughout the enterprise on an ongoing basis; and management of the Magnet application process.

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Review relevant research, other literature, and best practices related to programs and develop work plans for program design, implementation, evaluation and maintenance.

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Serve on other relevant workgroups and committees and devise communication strategies to keep organization informed about program areas.

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Collaborate on and support other selected professional practice advancement initiatives, such as the nursing professional practice model, Nursing Clinical Advancement Program, peer review, and nursing care delivery model.

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Demonstrate expertise in the nursing process through participation in clinical programs and projects.

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Evaluate program outcomes and role model professional nursing practice behaviors.

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Plan and implement educational programming related to the programs and projects.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.