Director of Professional Practice

We are seeking a Director of Nursing Professional Practice to provide strategic leadership for Magnet designation, shared governance, nursing quality, professional development, and evidence-based practice. Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer and serving as a member of the Nursing Leadership Team, you will engage nurses across the organization in advancing clinical excellence, strengthening professional practice, supporting nursing research, and improving patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the ANCC Magnet application, designation, and redesignation process.
• Develop and maintain Magnet readiness timelines, documentation, evidence, and submission requirements.
• Serve as the organization’s primary resource for interpretation of Magnet standards.
• Maintain communication with the ANCC Magnet liaison and communicate program updates to nursing leadership.
• Coordinate Magnet site-visit education, preparation, scheduling, and logistics.
• Oversee Shared Governance councils, committees, and annual goals.
• Strengthen communication and collaboration among Nursing Practice Councils and Unit-Based Councils.
• Develop and support a network of Magnet Nurse Champions.
• Lead NDNQI data entry, dissemination, and analysis.
• Monitor nursing-sensitive indicators and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing quality improvement strategies.
• Coordinate nursing satisfaction surveys and the annual Magnet Interim Report.
• Develop Magnet-related education, presentations, and professional development materials.
• Mentor nurses and nursing leaders in Shared Governance, evidence-based practice, and professional development.
• Support compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and nursing practice standards.
• Develop and monitor the Magnet program budget.
• Provide regular updates to senior nursing leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Master of Science in Nursing or a related healthcare field required.
• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• At least five years of clinical nursing and/or nursing leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Magnet standards, Shared Governance, nursing quality, and evidence-based practice.
• Experience working with NDNQI, nursing-sensitive indicators, patient satisfaction, or HCAHPS data.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree.
• Professional nursing specialty certification.
• Experience leading Magnet designation or redesignation efforts.
• Experience developing educational programs, training materials, and presentations for large audiences.

Pay

$140,000–$200,000 annually