Nursing Excellence Program Administrator

Indiana University Health; Roanoke (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks a Nursing Excellence Program Administrator to lead development and sustainment of nursing excellence initiatives for the new Fort Wayne hospital opening in May 2027. You will collaborate with nursing leaders, frontline staff, educators, and interdisciplinary partners to establish a culture of professional nursing excellence and exemplary patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include governance, evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality improvement, and

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• 5 years inpatient clinical experience.
• Experience coordinating Magnet or Pathway to Excellence.
• Experience in project management.
• Publication and/or program writing skills; national-level publications preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Publication/presentation skills

Evidence-based practice

Nursing excellence knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Computerized databases

Job description

Overview

Nursing Excellence Program Administrator

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Start Date: January 2027

The Nursing Excellence Program Administrator will lead the development, implementation, and sustainment of nursing excellence initiatives for IU Health's new Fort Wayne hospital opening in May 2027. This role is responsible for establishing Professional Governance structures, supporting evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality improvement, and innovation, and advancing Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence readiness and designation efforts.

Working collaboratively with nursing leaders, frontline staff, educators, and interdisciplinary partners, the administrator will build the foundation for a culture of professional nursing excellence, shared decision-making, and exemplary patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing oversight of the Nursing Excellence Program, including Professional Governance, evidence-based practice, and Magnet® initiatives.
• Establish and support shared decision-making structures that promote nurse engagement, accountability, and professional practice excellence.
• Collaborate with nursing and operational leaders to align nursing excellence strategies with organizational goals related to quality, safety, patient experience, and workforce engagement.
• Partner with Nurse Scientists and clinical leaders to promote evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality improvement, and innovation.
• Coordinate Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence documentation, education, and readiness activities, serving as a resource on nursing excellence standards and best practices.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate nursing excellence metrics and outcomes to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Provide education, consultation, and coaching to leaders and staff on Professional Governance, Magnet®, and evidence-based practice principles.

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.

This is a unique opportunity to help establish the professional nursing practice environment and nursing excellence framework for IU Health's newest hospital from the ground up. 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.