Description

Job Description

Overview

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.