Magnet Program Director
Company: Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: July 17, 2025
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Magnet Program Director (MPD) position
is responsible for providing leadership, planning and coordination
in the Magnet application process, preparation, designation,
maintenance and related databases to drive business goals,
cultivating a professional practice environment. This position is
accountable for leading change efforts in collaboration with nurse
leaders and staff utilizing the ANCC Magnet framework of excellence
to create and implement innovative staff engagement, systems and
processes. The MPD position identifies cutting edge nursing quality
indicators, developmental needs, performance improvement and
research initiatives and other activities that sustain and advance
a culture of excellence and serves as an ambassador of the Magnet
program employing a variety of communication strategies. This
position collaborates with Houston Methodist system hospitals for
sharing of best practices, reporting methodologies and
identification of potential duplication of effort. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Develops and implements communication strategies
throughout the organization/system to ensure accurate information
regarding program purpose, initiatives, improvement strategies, and
outcomes. Manages dissemination of information around Magnet
initiatives via e-mail, newsletter articles, hardcopy handbook and
presentations. Supports nursing structural empowerment through
education, mentorship, consultation and team building. SERVICE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Plans, directs, and executes all Magnet
initiatives within documented timeframe(s) to ensure the goals of
the program are met which includes overseeing and coordinating the
Magnet application, document submission, site visit and/or
re-designation processes. Serves as a knowledge expert and resource
in interpreting and integrating the Magnet standards, implementing
and sustaining shared governance environment at the unit and
hospital-wide level to ensure that the organization milieu reflects
the internalization of the five components of the Magnet Model.
Provides consultative services as needed, which includes serving as
Magnet advisor to nursing leadership and staff to drive program to
successful outcomes. Supports development and adoption of standards
for evidenced-based knowledge practice. Facilitates integration of
Magnet recommendations into nursing practice and outcome
achievement. Develops materials, presentations and reports on
program for Senior Leadership, Management, and front-line staff,
providing education, and developing strategies to respond to new
program requirements and opportunities for improvement supported by
external benchmarking. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collaborates with key stakeholders to customize and manage and
monitor changes to databases responsive to nursing's needs, e.g.
National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI), Magnet
Recognition Program reports, demographic reports, and RN engagement
surveys. Analyzes, synthesizes, and trends multi-year nurse
engagement survey reports and supports action plans with
recommendations for hospital-wide initiatives. Functions as liaison
to the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program office, employing principles
of continuous performance improvement to advance the profession of
nursing. Reviews changes related to the Magnet Recognition Program
and facilitates integration within the hospital. Collaborates to
ensure collection, correlation, analysis and generation of detailed
reports and integrated quality data to Senior Leadership and other
key stakeholders regarding Magnet Recognition Program. FINANCE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manages the Magnet program within documented
timeframes and within budget. Drives efficiencies and quality
improvements, recognizing current and future resource limitations
and needs. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Implements change
management strategies to ensure successful execution of Magnet
program. Develops, coordinates and evaluates programs to advance a
culture of excellence, including special events, ongoing Magnet
campaign and various communication strategies. Advances Houston
Methodist's external image to the public in the Magnet field
through external meeting attendance, publication and speaking
engagements. Participates in hospital-wide and system committees as
a designee of the Chief Nursing Officer/Executive. Provides and
supports strategic direction and oversight for Magnet program and
uses appropriate and evolving methodologies to drive program
initiatives. Assumes an active role in promoting professional and
other work environment initiatives, e.g., engages and mentors
nurses to advance publications and presentations. Conducts
literature searches and other benchmarking inquiries that
substantiate evidence-based and best practices and supports
research initiatives, including the design and implementation of
data collection systems. This job description is not intended to be
all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably
related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves
the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need
arises. EDUCATION Bachelor's and Master's degree, one which must be
from an accredited school of nursing WORK EXPERIENCE Five years of
experience in healthcare and/or nursing leadership Three years
prior experience with project/program management in a Magnet health
care setting preferred High-level knowledge and experience with
executing strategic programs to drive business success Knowledge of
Magnet standards and experience in a Magnet organization preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED RN - Registered Nurse -
Texas State Licensure Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent
Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) AND
Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification (ANCC) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to
safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient
proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
necessary to perform the essential functions of this job,
especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee
safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with
patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner
consistent with a customer service focus and application of
positive language principles Demonstrates outstanding relationship
skills to partner with key stakeholders to drive program success
Maintains expertise in Magnet standards and active in
identification of exemplars and collection of evidence, application
development, writing and submission of all required documents
Strong organizational/project management and presentation skills
Excellent critical synthesis and problem-solving skills
Knowledgeable of adult learning principles Well versed in computer
skills of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint and Word) SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE
Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional Yes Other (department
approved) No ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be
on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events,
etc) regardless of selection below. On Call* No TRAVEL Travel
specifications may vary by department May require travel within the
Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston
Metropolitan area Yes Company Profile: Houston Methodist Baytown
Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston
Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and
compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed
medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston
Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing
community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion
project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a
five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer
Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of
technologically advanced operating rooms. Houston Methodist is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Texas City , Magnet Program Director, Healthcare , Beaumont, Texas
