WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Join UT Southwestern as a Program Manager Magnet, in the Center of Nursing Excellence, Magnet® Program & Research Department. As UT Southwestern’s main institutional hub for nursing research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice, you will have the opportunity to join a team of peers with a wide-range of experiences to conduct a variety of specialty research studies and nursing projects directly with our talented and patient focused bed-side nurses. At UT Southwestern, exploring your interests and advancements in your career are highly encouraged. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern Magnet Program & Research team where your success is the team’s success.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

• Experience
  5 years as a registered nurse and
  2 years of management experience
  Prior experience in project management, project development, and understanding of professional practice environment

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Upon Hire

Preferred

• Experience
  Prior Magnet experience

• Licenses and Certifications
  Certification from a professional nursing organization preferred.

JOB DUTIES

• The Program Manager may perform some or all the following under the general direction of the Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Magnet Program and Nursing Research Department Director/Manager, or designee, and in collaboration with various department leadership and stakeholders:
• Supports and provides leadership to sustain the Magnet culture by promoting professional shared governance, professional practice, transformational leadership, effective communication, meaningful recognition, safety, quality, well-being, and continuous professional development.
• Maintains current knowledge of Magnet designation requirements and processes, assists with achievement of organizational goals; understands and communicates regarding data and organizational outcomes with particular focus on nurse sensitive quality indicators and patient experience data.
• Participates in planning and leading the Magnet Program Steering Committee and Magnet Champions Committee meetings; leads subgroups of the Magnet Program Steering Committee; provides guidance and support of the re-designation process; plans, organizes, guides activities and projects that support the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program requirements.
• Develops and facilitates programs identified to improve employee relations, teamwork, communication, and decision making. Administers, coordinates, plans, and executes Nursing Rewards & Recognition Programs including, but not limited to the Daisy Program, Certified Nurses Day, Nurses Week, Great 100 Nurses, D Magazine, Nominations Committee, Rory Meyers Scholarship, Nursing Excellence newsletter, Nursing Annual Report and other nursing activities, events, or programs.
• Supports Magnet Committee(s). Implements and facilitates shared governance/shared decision making within nursing services and consults on professional practice activities across the organization.
• Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement activities. Guides appropriate changes related to the Magnet standards and sources of evidence. Coordinates Magnet education and staff development. Serves as a resource, under the guidance of the Director of the Magnet Program and Nursing Research Department, regarding Magnet standards.
• Facilitates and educates staff toward a culture of evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement. Assists staff in disseminating evidence through local, regional, national, and international presentations and peer-reviewed journals.
• Coordinates special projects, which may include educational activities and research projects, that advance Magnet principles throughout the organization. Supports department evidence-based practice activities with providing guidance in research, planning, and implementation. Promotes personal and professional growth of all nursing personnel.
• Coordinates the Magnet application, document, designation, biannual reports, and redesignation. Assists with the collection, preparation, and submission of the written document in fulfillment of the Magnet designation timeline and requirements.
• Facilitates and coordinates the nurse satisfaction survey; monitors and reports the survey results and identifies at risk areas; works with department leaders to develop appropriate action plans.
• Outreaches with staff and nursing across the Health System; advises on and contributes written and digital communications. Partners with Health System communications team and cross-functional internal customers on comprehensive communications and/or major announcements, promoted across multiple platforms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.