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Job Description

Overview

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.

Why Join IU Health?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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

To learn more about our benefits, visit our website: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day shift - Onsite at Riley Hospital for Children

Role Overview:

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Masters degree in Nursing preferred. 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.
• Previous professional publication and presentation skills at national level preferred.
• Requires excellent communication skills for a variety of different roles and leaders.
• Requires experience in or ability to use computerized databases.

Join us at Riley Hospital for Children and make a meaningful difference in pediatric healthcare while advancing your leadership and nursing expertise!

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.