Nursing Excellence Program Administrator

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Advance your nursing career with Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana's #1 ranked children's hospital!
Riley Children’s Health, Indiana's largest and most advanced pediatric healthcare system, is seeking a dedicated Nursing Excellence Program Administrator to join our 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. In 2025-2026, we are once again ranked in 11 out of 11 pediatric specialties. We are also recognized as the #1 ranked children's hospital in Indiana. The academic health center formed by our relationship with the Indiana University School of Medicine offers nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers a unique opportunity to excel in their careers. Our 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, we strive to attract people who are passionate about improving children’s health. Here, you will have access to a wide range of education, research and career options to support your professional growth. You can stay current with the latest medical advancements and be part of a diverse team striving toward better care and treatment for children.
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. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and refining programs and infrastructure that foster clinical excellence, safety, quality, and innovation.
Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

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