Job Description

The Manager, Magnet® Program assists the Executive Director, Nursing Practice, Education and Research, Center for Nursing Excellence in managing the resources to support nursing excellence and the UCLA Health Magnet® program.  

Focus is on the achievement of organizational goals related to nursing excellence and Magnet® designation. The Magnet®  Program Manager serves as the Magnet® Program Manager (MPM) at UCLA Health, collaborates with the executive leadership and oversees the Magnet® program team members within the Center and at UCLA Health facilities.

The Manager leads and collaborates with nursing and inter-professional colleagues in the Magnet® designation processes and related performance improvement activities.  The Manager serves as an internal expert on Magnet® standards and requirements and leads the organizational efforts to engage nurses in the structures and processes to achieve and demonstrate nursing excellence.

Qualifications

Required:

• CA RN License
• Bachelors and Masters Degree required, one of which must be in Nursing3 years acute care or management experience 
• Knowledge of Magnet® requirements and elements of nursing excellence. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments
• Ability to manage structures and processes to achieve Magnet® designation and system alignmentDemonstrated healthcare management skills, with progressive expertise in quality and process improvement methodologies, analysis, and data management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Ability to inform, educate, motivate and inspire others
• Strong critical-thinking and problem solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify problems and implement solutions
• Proven ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and assign work efficiently

Preferred:

• Nursing Professional Leadership certification (i.e., ANCC or AONL) preferred
• Knowledge of UCLA Health and Professional Standards

About the Hospital

UCLA Health hospitals ranked #1 in both Los Angeles and California and rose to #3 nationally in an annual evaluation published today by U.S. News & World Report - the highest set of rankings UCLA has received in its history.

UCLA Health once again earned a coveted spot on the national honor roll, which names only the 20 hospitals that provide the highest-quality care across a wide range of procedures and conditions.