Fort Wayne Nursing Excellence Program Director

Indiana University Health System; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Fort Wayne is seeking a Nursing Excellence Program Administrator to lead the development, implementation, and sustainment of nursing excellence initiatives for the newly opening Fort Wayne hospital in May 2027.

This role will establish Professional Governance, support evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality improvement, and Magnet readiness efforts while advancing pathways to excellence readiness and designation.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Master's in Nursing preferred.
• 5 years inpatient clinical experience.
• Experience in Magnet coordination.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in publication/writing.
• Publications/presentations at national level preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse roles.
• Experience using computerized databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and oversight of Nursing Excellence Program, including Governance and Magnet initiatives.
• Establish shared decision-making structures for nurse engagement and practice excellence.
• Collaborate with nursing/operational leaders to align strategies with quality, safety, experience, and workforce goals.
• Partner with Nurse Scientists and leaders to promote evidence-based practice, research, quality improvement, and innovation.
• Coordinate Magnet or Pathway to Excellence documentation and readiness activities.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate nursing excellence metrics for improvement and decision-making.
• Provide education, consultation, and coaching on governance, Magnet, and evidence-based principles.

Skills

Magnet coordination

Project management

Publication writing

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Nursing research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Change management

Education

BSN

Master's in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Computerized databases

Job description

Indiana University Health in Fort Wayne is seeking a Nursing Excellence Program Administrator to lead the development, implementation, and sustainment of nursing excellence initiatives for the newly opening Fort Wayne hospital in May 2027.

This role will establish Professional Governance, support evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality improvement, and Magnet readiness efforts while advancing pathways to excellence readiness and designation.