Nursing Excellence Program Administrator

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Riley Children’s Health, Indiana's largest and most advanced pediatric healthcare system, is seeking a dedicated Nursing Excellence Program Administrator to join their team. Riley Children's Health is proud to be ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and #1 in Indiana, recognized in 11 out of 11 pediatric specialties for 2025-2026. The academic health center, formed by its relationship with the Indiana University School of Medicine, offers nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers a unique opportunity to excel in their careers. The talented Magnet-designated nursing team consistently achieves the highest quality of nursing standards, drawing highly motivated individuals to engage in lifelong learning and professional development. As one of the nation’s busiest sites for pediatric healthcare research, the organization strives to attract people passionate about improving children’s health, providing access to a wide range of education, research, and career options to support professional growth. The Nursing Excellence Program Administrator will lead and execute strategic initiatives to advance nursing excellence across the organization. This includes overseeing professional governance, promoting evidence-based practice, and sustaining Magnet recognition. The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and refining programs and infrastructure that foster clinical excellence, safety, quality, and innovation.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Requires excellent communication skills for a variety of different roles and leaders.
• Requires experience in or ability to use computerized databases.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Nursing preferred.
• Previous professional publication and presentation skills at national level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining professional governance structures aligned with organizational goals
• Supporting evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research, and innovation initiatives in collaboration with Nurse Scientists
• Leading efforts to achieve and sustain Magnet® designation through strategic planning and system development
• Facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration to improve nursing practice, outcomes, and staff engagement

Benefits

• 401(K) retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Student loan forgiveness program available for qualifying participants
• Employee Assistance Program, providing confidential counseling services at no cost
• Participation in wellness programs that reward you with financial incentives on your paycheck

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees