Administrator-Nursing Excellence Program

Indiana University Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Nursing Excellence Program Administrator to lead the strategy and implementation of nursing excellence across the organization. The role focuses on governance, evidence-based practice, and Magnet alignment in collaboration with clinical leaders.

The position emphasizes program development, professional governance infrastructure, and ongoing support for Magnet designation, quality and safety initiatives, and nursing practice priorities.

Qualifications

• Requires a BSN and active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Masters degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience coordinating Magnet activities and leading nursing governance is required or strongly preferred.
• Strong project management, publication or program-writing skills.
• Excellent communication with varied leaders and teams is essential.
• Experience with computerized databases is expected.

Responsibilities

• Directs and implements strategy for nursing excellence across the organization, including governance, evidence-based practice and Magnet.
• Develops and implements Professional Governance infrastructure to support excellence in nursing practice and outcomes.
• Promotes evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research and innovation in collaboration with Nurse Scientist.
• Develops strategies and systems to support ongoing Magnet designation.

Skills

Communication

Publication & presentation

Project management

Magnet coordination

Education

BSN

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

Databases

Job description

Overview

Administrator-Nursing Excellence Program

Nursing Excellence Program Administrator.

This is an onsite position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Values and Mission

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Indiana University North Hospital team in the role of Nursing Excellence Program Administrator.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Description

Directs and implements the strategy related to nursing excellence program across the organization including professional governance, evidence-based practice, and Magnet. Responsible for the programmatic development and implementation of Professional Governance infrastructure to achieve excellence in professional practice and exemplary outcomes aligned with quality, safety, experience and nursing practice priorities. Supports implementation and integration of infrastructure to promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research, and innovation in collaboration with Nurse Scientist. Develop strategies and systems to support ongoing Magnet® designation.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President-Chief Nursing Officer-Indianapolis Suburban

Direct Reports: None

Candidate Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelors of Nursing (BSN).
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Masters degree in Nursing preferred. Requires 5 years clinical experience in inpatient clinical settings.
• Requires experience in Magnet coordination.
• Requires experience in project management.
• Requires experience in publication and/or programmatic application writing skills.
• Previous professional publication and presentation skills at national level preferred.
• Requires excellent communication skills for a variety of different roles and leaders.
• Requires experience in or ability to use computerized databases.

Employer Information

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.