The Magnet Program Director (MPD) at UCSF Health serves as a key strategist and is responsible for leading, coordinating, and sustaining all aspects of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program designation and re-designation processes across the health system. Reporting to the System Chief Nurse Executive (CNE), this role provides strategic leadership to advance nursing excellence across the health system by integrating Magnet standards into organizational structures, professional practice models, shared governance, quality outcomes, and nursing engagement initiatives.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years nursing leadership experience in an acute care setting
Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading or directly supporting Magnet designation or re-designation
Master’s degree from an accredited Nursing program
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California (CA BRN)
Current American Heart Association BLS certification
Demonstrated expertise in ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® standards, sources of evidence, and designation processes
Advanced knowledge of nurse-sensitive indicators, national benchmarking databases, and performance analytics
Strong strategic planning and project management skills
Experience conducting organizational gap analyses and implementing system-wide improvement initiatives
Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to guide executive decision-making
Expertise in shared governance structures and professional practice model implementation
Exceptional written communication skills with demonstrated experience in professional document development
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with executive leadership and interdisciplinary teams
Strong strategic planning and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral degree from an accredited Nursing program
National certification (e.g., ANCC, AONL)

License/Certification:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California (CA BRN)
Current American Heart Association BLS certification

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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