Director of Magnet Program and Nurse Excellence

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 34,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence. Summary for Director Magnet Program and Nurse Excellence: Oversees and collaborates with the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) and Chief Nurse Officers (CNOs), on the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of procedures in support of promoting nursing excellence, innovation, research, process improvement and an evidence-based practice environment. Acts as a liaison with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in all aspects of organizational Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® status including interim reporting, demographics, application writing, and submitting documentation. Designs the Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® program strategy and nurse recognition activities working collaboratively with the direct care nurses, nurse leaders, and ancillary leaders across the health system. In addition, contributes to the application and application submissions for the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program™ (PTAP™) and the Well-Being Excellence Credential®. Minimum Qualifications: Required Credentials: Registered Nurse (RN) OR Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License - State of Florida; Preferred: Nurse Executive or Nurse Leader Prof Certification. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) OR Master’s in other healthcare related field (i.e., MBA, MHA, Masters in Nursing Education) AND 3 years in nursing leadership with MSN OR Doctorate’s Nursing OR 4 years leadership with Masters in healthcare related AND 5 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting. Preferred Experience: Magnet® Program Director Experience OR Pathway to Excellence® Program Coordinator experience. Benefits: BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match and additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals with merit increases, yearly team award bonus, community discounts and the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! BayCare Values: Demonstrate a consistent commitment to BayCare Health System’s core values of trust, respect, and dignity in all interactions with patients, families, team members, and the community, supporting our shared responsibility to achieve excellence in the communities we serve. Leadership Competencies Communication : Communicates in a clear, authentic, and transparent manner to meet the needs of others to ensure messages are received and mutually understood. Emotional Intelligence : Demonstrates self-awareness and manages one’s emotions. Recognizes and responds constructively to others’ emotions and builds meaningful relationships. Talent and Team Development : Develops team members and teams by empowering them, setting clear expectations, providing learning opportunities, and supporting ongoing growth. Change Champion : Demonstrates a commitment to enhance performance by engaging and promoting change, continuous improvement, adaptability, and innovation. Collaboration : Collaborates by sharing responsibility, transparent exchange of information, and collective problem-solving to achieve mutually beneficial solutions. Results Driven : Takes ownership of outcomes by setting clear, measurable goals and aligning team efforts and resources to achieve them. Inclusion and Belonging : Creates an inclusive environment that values all perspectives, respects individuality, and fosters an environment where all feel a sense of belonging. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at .