Nursing Excellence Program Leader (Magnet & EBP)

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

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