Prof Governance Program Mgr

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Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Magnet Program
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Clinical Education
Posting #: 1013061
Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: We are seeking a Professional Governance Program Manager to lead and strengthen shared decision-making across Phoenix Children’s nursing organization. This role will build and standardize governance structures, support council and board leadership, and ensure alignment with strategic priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to empower frontline clinicians, enhance engagement, and advance a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional excellence.

The Professional Governance Program Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of the professional governance structure across the organization. This role ensures that shared governance functions as a meaningful, outcome-driven decision-making framework aligned with Magnet standards and organizational priorities. The Professional Governance Program Manager provides enterprise oversight of council infrastructure, charters, bylaws, elections, leader development, and performance measurement.

Position Duties

  • Professional Governance Strategy & Infrastructure
    - Designs, implements, and sustains a system-wide professional governance framework aligned with Magnet standards and organizational goals.
    - Establishes and maintains governance infrastructure, including: council structure and tiers, charters and bylaws, role descriptions and expectations, and election and succession processes.
    - Ensures governance remains nurse-led, evidence-informed, and outcome-focused.
    - Partners with Magnet Program Manager to ensure governance structure supports Magnet documentation and sustainment.
  • Council Performance, Effectiveness & Accountability
    - Develops and monitors governance performance metrics, including participation, engagement, outcomes, and impact.
    - Ensures councils: set annual goals aligned with organizational priorities, track progress and outcomes, and demonstrate decision-making authority and accountability.
    - Provides consultation and coaching to council chairs, co-chairs, and executive sponsors.
    - Identifies opportunities to improve governance effectiveness and sustainability.
  • Leader Development & Capability Building
    - Develops and delivers education for: council chairs and co-chairs, council members, and executive sponsors.
    - Supports leadership development in: shared decision-making, change management, evidence-based decision-making, and meeting facilitation and governance best practices.
    - Partners with Education and Professional Development teams to integrate governance competencies into leadership pathways.
  • Integration with Outcomes, EBP & Magnet Strategy
    - Partners with the Nursing Outcomes Manager, Magnet Program Manager, and Nurse leaders.
    - Ensures governance councils: use nursing-sensitive outcomes data to guide decisions, support EBP and research initiatives, generate exemplars demonstrating nursing impact.
    - Supports translation of council work into Magnet sources of evidence.
  • Communication, Engagement & Recognition
    - Collaborates with Communication Specialist - Professional Practice to promote governance visibility and engagement.
    - Supports enterprise governance events (e.g., governance summits, chair forums).
    - Develops tools and resources to support council operations.
    - Promotes recognition of governance contributions and achievements.
  • Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Required
2. Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
Preferred

Experience

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
Required
2. Three (3) years of experience with shared/professional governance or nursing leadership.
Required
3. Experience supporting Magnet designation or redesignation.
Preferred
4. Experience in a pediatric, academic, or quaternary care environment.
Preferred

Special Skills

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Expert understanding of shared/professional governance models.
Required
2. Ability to evaluate governance effectiveness and outcomes.
Required
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms.
Required
4. Knowledge of Magnet standards related to Structural Empowerment.
Preferred
5. Strong facilitation, coaching, and consultation skills.
Preferred
6. Ability to build consensus and influence across levels.
Preferred
7. Strong organizational and program management skills.
Preferred

Additional Requirements

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Current Arizona RN license or compact license with eligibility for AZ licensure.
Required
2. National nursing certification (e.g., NE-BC, CPN, CNML) or obtained within 1 year.
Required

Certification / License / Registry Requirements for the Position

1. AZ RN License OR Compact to Arizona License OR Compact State - Required
2. Nursing Cert in 1 YR OR Nursing Specialty - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
10. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
12. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
13. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
14. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
15. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
16. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
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