Magnet Program Director
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: February 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: The Magnet Program Director provides direction,
coordination and leadership to support teams in achieving and
maintaining the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC’s)
Magnet Recognition Program designation. Provides leadership and
oversight to the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation
of Magnet program initiatives. Works collaboratively with nursing
and hospital administration, as well as the medical staff to ensure
the organizational culture reflects all Magnet components. Leads,
mentors, and coaches nurses at all levels in their understanding
and practical application of Magnet standards. Acts as a content
expert and resource that interprets and integrates the Magnet
standards into nursing practice. Promotes evidence-based practice
and research in nursing practice and educational processes.
Supports professional governance councils and functions as a
liaison to all system departments and consultative resource for
administration, nursing, non-nursing employees, physicians, and the
community to ensure a one Essentia approach. Promotes nursing
excellence, recognition, and empowerment through shared decision
making and professional development of nurses. Develops,
coordinates, and evaluates the Magnet program to advance a culture
of excellence. Works in collaboration with Nursing Quality to
collect, correlate, analyze and generate reports for nursing
sensitive indicators. Monitors, creates, customizes, and manages
databases for the purpose of preparing the annual demographic data
collection tool (DDCT), interim monitoring reports, and publication
of the Magnet document. Education Qualifications: Education
Requirement: Masters-level graduate from accredited nursing program
OR Bachelors-level nursing graduates with a Masters-level degree in
healthcare administration, health system leadership, business
administration, public health or nursing administration Required
Qualifications: 5 years of experience in an acute health care
hospital, with a minimum of 2 years of nursing leadership
experience Preferred Qualifications: Previous project management or
Magnet Program Director experience Certification in Nursing
Leadership and/or Quality Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of employment
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re
committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life
balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental,
vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental
options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer
contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in
your professional development through training, tuition
reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at
work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time
off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and
emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR
Service Center at (218) 576-0000. Job Location: Building B - St
Marys Medical Center Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of
America) Shift Start/End: / Hours Per Pay Period: 80 Compensation
Range: $115606 - $173410 / year Union: FTE: 1 Weekends: Call
Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
Keywords: Essentia Health, Duluth , Magnet Program Director, Healthcare , Duluth, Minnesota
