Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

Date Posted: 1/8/2026
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: Nursing Administration
Status: Full Time
Shift:  80 hours every two weeks
 

ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL:

• AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center
• 5 state of the art ICU’s
• State of the art Cancer Center
• 550+ Beds

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities.  AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

Job Profile Summary

Lead and sustain the Magnet Recognition Program at designated hospital. Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the ANCC Magnet application, annual reports and re-designation processes. Coordinates activities required to maintain and sustain ANCC Magnet Recognition Status, including but not limited to providing education to nurses/staff and Magnet Recognition Program standards and expectations, coordination and facilitation of Magnet Councils, acting as a resource and advisor for the shared governance councils, coordinating an assessment of Magnet readiness gap analysis, submitting application for Magnet Recognition, verifying that all requirements are met and designing and implementing process to maintain and sustain. Magnet performance requirements on ongoing basis and for re-application. Facilitates and oversees the preparation of documentation, policies, research and informal sessions relative to maintaining Magnet status. Oversees collection of key nursing sensitive indicators and outcomes and develops all reports and demographics for submission to the ANCC Magnet Office. Maintains expert knowledge of current Magnet requirements and ensures organization awareness and success. Collaborates with other Allegheny Health Network hospitals on the journey to Magnet Designation.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Lead and sustain the Magnet Recognition Program at designated hospital. Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the ANCC Magnet application, annual reports and re-designation processes. Coordinates activities required to maintain and sustain ANCC Magnet Recognition Status, including but not limited to providing education to nurses/staff and Magnet Recognition Program standards and expectations, coordination and facilitation of Magnet Councils, acting as a resource and advisor for the shared governance councils, coordinating an assessment of Magnet readiness gap analysis, submitting application for Magnet Recognition, verifying that all requirements are met and designing and implementing process to maintain and sustain. Magnet performance requirements on ongoing basis and for re-application. Facilitates and oversees the preparation of documentation, policies, research and informal sessions relative to maintaining Magnet status. Oversees collection of key nursing sensitive indicators and outcomes and develops all reports and demographics for submission to the ANCC Magnet Office. Maintains expert knowledge of current Magnet requirements and ensures organization awareness and success. Collaborates with other Allegheny Health Network hospitals on the journey to Magnet Designation.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads and assumes organizational responsibility for all aspects of the ANCC Magnet application, designation and re-designation processes. Develops plan to ensure compliance and maintenance with Magnet requirements and annual reports. Functions as primary liaison with Magnet Office.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with administration, nursing leadership and all staff to ensure achievement of goals related to Magnet readiness. Mentors leadership team members to ensure the development of enhanced knowledge related to Magnet.
• Identifies, develops and maintains comprehensive data management systems that support information submission to the Magnet office and enables accurate tracking of key performance indicators. Develops Magnet dashboards and shares with CNO and Nursing Leadership Team on a monthly basis.
• Coordinates and leads development of Magnet re-design documents and annual reports. Develops appropriate timeline and prioritizes work that results in a comprehensive submission reflective of the achievements, outcomes and successes of the hospital.
• Coordinates readiness activities for Magnet site visit. Provides guidance, support and an overall plan that galvanizes the Magnet Escort Team and front line staff for site visit. Engages administration, physicians, staff and all interprofessional partners in Magnet site visit activities and preparedness.
• Coordinates and supports other activities related to professional nursing practice and care innovation as assigned by Chief Nursing Officer. Partners with all nurse leaders to ensure focus on exemplary professional practice, quality, safety and patient care outcomes.
• Provides administrative direction to strengthen and sustain the shared governance structure. Fosters shared decision making in nursing by implementing strategies and infrastructure to guide and support nurse leaders and nursing staff towards a successful and sustainable Nursing Shared Governance Model and Professional Practice Model.
• Designs processes and programs in collaboration with CNO and nurse leaders to support professional development related to education advancement and national certification of all nurses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• 5 years in a nursing administrative level position
• Project management experience
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• Master's Degree
• Specialty nursing certification
• Previous experience as a Magnet Program Director

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