Project Associate – Magnet® & Pathway to Excellence® Consulting (Contract / Proj

Company DescriptionPress Ganey is the leading experience measurement, data analytics, and insights provider for complex industries—a status we earned over decades of deep partnership with clients to help them understand and meet the needs of their key stakeholders. Our earliest roots are in U.S. healthcare –perhaps the most complex of all industries. Today we serve clients around the globe in every industry to help them improve the Human Experiences at the heart of their business. We serve our clients through an unparalleled offering that combines technology, data, and expertise to enable them to pinpoint and prioritize opportunities, accelerate improvement efforts and build lifetime loyalty among their customers and employees.Like all great companies, our success is a function of our people and our culture. Our employees have world-class talent, a collaborative work ethic, and a passion for the work that have earned us trusted advisor status among the world’s most recognized brands. As a member of the team, you will help us create value for our clients, you will make us better through your contribution to the work and your voice in the process. Ours is a path of learning and continuous improvement; team efforts chart the course for corporate success.Our Mission:We empower organizations to deliver the best experiences. With industry expertise and technology, we turn data into insights that drive innovation and action. Our Values:To put Human Experience at the heart of organizations so every person can be seen and understood. Energize the customer relationship: Our clients are our partners. We make their goals our own, working side by side to turn challenges into solutions. Success starts with me: Personal ownership fuels collective success. We each play our part and empower our teammates to do the same. Commit to learning: Every win is a springboard. Every hurdle is a lesson. We use each experience as an opportunity to grow. Dare to innovate: We challenge the status quo with creativity and innovation as our true north. Better together: We check our egos at the door. We work together, so we win together. Press Ganey | Nursing Consulting | Remote (U.S.)The expected hourly rate for this position ranges from $52 to $80 per hour.Across the country, nurse leaders are pursuing Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® (PTE) designation—milestones that signal national leadership in quality, innovation, and nurse empowerment. These recognitions from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) set a high standard, and while the journey is rigorous, it’s also transformational.At Press Ganey, we are the partner of choice for nurse leaders navigating this journey. Engaged by 97% of Magnet-designated hospitals, we combine deep nursing expertise with industry‑leading data platforms to streamline the Magnet and PTE process, accelerate improvement, and turn organizational aspirations into reality.We are expanding our consulting bench and seeking experienced Project Associates—contracted, project‑based nursing leaders with proven Magnet or PTE expertise—to support health systems in achieving nursing excellence.Why Join Press Ganey’s Nursing Consulting Team?Proven Expertise: People + TechnologyPress Ganey offers an unmatched ecosystem of clinical expertise and innovation:Industry‑Leading TechnologyOur solutions power the Magnet and PTE journey through advanced data, analytics, and automation:NDNQI® – The largest U.S. database of nursing‑sensitive indicators, capturing and analyzing 600+ metrics that support evidence‑based benchmarking at the unit level. Nursing Excellence Solution (NES) with Nursing Intelligence (NI) – A modern analytics platform using AI and real‑time data to automate Magnet readiness visualization, benchmark performance, and convert outcome measures, engagement data, and nurse‑sensitive indicators into actionable dashboards.With these tools, nurse leaders eliminate manual data work and instead focus on leading change, improving outcomes, and telling a compelling story of excellence.Consulting Designed for Nurse LeadersOur Magnet and PTE consulting bundles are built around what nurse leaders say they need most—flexibility, transparency, and measurable value. Clients may purchase full‑cycle support (gap assessment through site‑visit readiness) or select only the services they need now.All document development is delivered within mutually agreed timelines, backed by a risk‑share guarantee if Magnet documentation is not accepted to proceed to site visit.About the Project Associate RoleProject Associates work on a project‑to‑project basis, paid only when engaged. This is a flexible, contract role with no minimum hours or benefits, ideal for seasoned Magnet/PTE experts looking to apply their experience across multiple organizations.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Associates may contribute to a range of Magnet and PTE consulting engagements, including: Conducting comprehensive Magnet/PTE gap assessments, evaluating cultu