REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO DBA SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB
Magnet Program Director
Chicago, IL · Director
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$167kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- This role is responsible for leading and advancing a culture of inquiry through the integration of evidence-based practice, nursing research, innovation, quality improvement, and professional development initiatives across nursing practice.
- In addition, the MPD provides strategic oversight of the Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP), ensuring compliance with accrediting standards, program effectiveness, and ongoing excellence in nurse transition-to-practice initiatives.
- This role also supervises and mentors the PTAP Program Coordinator, providing strategic direction, operational guidance, and evaluation of program outcomes to advance organizational goals and professional development objectives.
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with nursing, clinical, operational, and interdisciplinary leaders, the MPD leads organizational strategies and initiatives to strengthen professional nursing practice, support achievement and sustainment of Magnet standards, and drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes, care delivery, patient experience, and organizational performance.
- Partners with unit-based leadership teams to develop, implement, and evaluate action plans that address survey findings and promote improvements in nurse engagement and work environment outcomes.
Requirements
- They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Current Illinois license to practice as a Registered Nurse is required.
- Current CPR certification is required.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in nursing required.
- Doctorate degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Magnet standards and experience in a Magnet organization preferred.
Compensation
- $100,100.00 - $167,100.00
- Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.
Benefits
- Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position.
- Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.
- By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing mission and vision.
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
Equal opportunity
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
- All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.
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- opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, milita
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