Administrator-Nursing Projects

IU Health • Carmel, IN

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About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking an Administrator-Nursing Projects for Indiana University Health North Hospital. The position assists in developing and implementing nursing policies, procedures, and standards across the IU Health Medical Group. It works with healthcare leaders on strategic initiatives related to quality improvement, patient safety, and operational efficiency, and supports the professional development of nurse managers, clinical leaders, and staff.

The role assists with implementing and maintaining technology systems that enhance nursing workflows, including BCMA. It monitors patient care outcomes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements evidence-based solutions. It also participates in interdisciplinary teams to promote continuous improvement in clinical practices, develops policies supporting regulatory compliance, conducts audits and assessments, addresses deficiencies, and serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies to ensure timely completion of audits, surveys, and reviews.

The position reports to the Vice President-Chief Nursing Officer and has no direct reports. Candidates are evaluated on commitment to IU Health's mission and values, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, execution, and independent judgment. IU Health describes itself as Indiana's largest health system, with nearly 40,000 team members and 15 hospitals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Five years of progressively more responsible related work experience in an ambulatory setting, with 3-5 years of concurrent management experience, to gain knowledge of physician practice administration and operations.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing nursing policies, procedures, and standards across the IU Health Medical Group.
• Work with healthcare leaders to advance strategic initiatives in quality improvement, patient safety, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and support nurse managers, clinical leaders, and staff to promote professional development and nursing excellence.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining technology systems that enhance nursing workflows, such as BCMA.
• Monitor and analyze patient care outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and implement evidence-based solutions.
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary teams to foster continuous improvement in clinical practices.
• Develop policies to ensure adherence to state, federal, and institutional regulations governing nursing practice.
• Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate compliance and address deficiencies.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and ensure timely completion of audits, surveys, and reviews.
• Coordinate job activities with team members and leaders, share best practices, and guide or mentor team members as needed.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, listen actively, respond to information requests, and anticipate potential issues or business needs.
• Identify problems and recommend or implement solutions using available resources and best practices.
• Apply basic project management principles and produce timely, high-quality work deliverables.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and diplomacy when handling unexpected problems and interruptions.
• Demonstrate behaviors and deliver results aligned with IU Health's mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior