System Nurse Residency Coordinator

Indiana University Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

As the System Nurse Residency Coordinator at a leading healthcare system in Indiana, you will spearhead the creation and refinement of a standardized nurse residency program. This pivotal role focuses on supporting new graduate nurses through their transition-to-practice, ensuring a high-quality experience while fostering their long-term career development.

Benefits

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Student Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program with counseling services

Wellness programs with financial incentives

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, Education, or related field required; Doctorate preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nursing professional development and/or academic-practice partnership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a nurse residency program across Indiana University Health.
• Manage accreditation processes and maintain national standards for the nurse residency program.
• Collaborate with leadership and academic partners to meet workforce needs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Leadership

Data Tracking

Program Evaluation

Education

Master's degree in nursing, Education, or related field

Job description

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Join Indiana University Health, Indiana’s #1 healthcare system, as the System Nurse Residency Coordinator—a pivotal role dedicated to shaping the future of nursing excellence across our comprehensive network of hospitals and care settings.
Why Choose IU Health?
As the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Indiana, recognized as the top healthcare provider in the state, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Student Loan Forgiveness – A government initiative that may allow eligible participants to reduce or even eliminate certain student loans after fulfilling specific criteria.
- Employee Assistance Program – Access to free counseling services
- Healthy Results – Engage in our wellness programs to earn biweekly financial incentives.
Position Summary:
As the System Nurse Residency Coordinator, you will lead the strategic design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of a standardized, evidence-based nurse residency program that spans all Indiana University Health locations. Your efforts will ensure that new graduate nurses experience a consistent, high-quality transition-to-practice journey—building competence, confidence, and fostering long-term career growth within Indiana’s premier healthcare system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, execution, and ongoing refinement of a robust nurse residency program aligned with Indiana University Health’s mission, professional standards, and national best practices.
- Oversee all program components that support resident success, including:- Preceptor development and sustainability
- Mentorship structures
- Transition support for professional roles
- Unit onboarding processes

- Serve as the primary leader for obtaining and maintaining national accreditation (e.g., ANCC PTAP, CCNE) for the nurse residency program.
- Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting on key metrics such as nurse retention, satisfaction, competence, turnover, and career progression.
- Collaborate closely with nursing leadership, educators, professional development teams, and academic partners across Indiana University Health to ensure the program meets workforce needs and evolving practice trends.
- Develop standardized educational content, timelines, and evaluation tools applicable across all care settings within the system.
- Provide system-wide leadership and consultation to promote consistent program implementation across all entities.
- Prepare and present regular reports to nursing executive leadership, highlighting program outcomes, accreditation status, and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in nursing, Education, or related field required; Doctorate preferred.
- Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in nursing professional development and/or academic-practice partnership.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating enterprise-wide programs in large health systems.
- Knowledge of national nurse residency accreditation standards (e.g., ANCC PTAP or CCNE).
- Strong skills in data tracking, program evaluation, and outcome reporting.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational leadership skills.
Join Indiana University Health and contribute to shaping the future of nursing care—delivering excellence across Indiana’s most trusted healthcare system.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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