Overview

The Director- Nursing Professional Development in the South-Central Region, which includes IU Health Bloomington, Bedford, and Paoli Hospitals, is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of a program creating nursing education scholars advancing the science of nursing and patient education. This leader will serve as a liaison with schools of nursing and creates the environment where the organization nurses support academic practicum experiences and serve as preceptors, instructors, adjunct faculty, or faculty (ANCC, 2008). The Director oversees professional placement, training, and evaluation of assignments for employees and students and is responsible for creating a system wide evidence-based patient education experience reflecting health literacy literature and evidence-based practice. 

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

• Ensuring alignment of functional initiatives with IUH’s mission, vision, and values.
• Building and strengthening talent pipelines through ongoing analysis of gaps in academic practicum experiences.
• Providing Magnet designation support and recommendations to shape and steer sustained value in the delivery of IU Health’s short- and long-term goals. 
• Coordinating, implementing, and evaluating continuous quality improvement activities; establishing policy and direction for Nursing Professional Development.
• Developing programs in performance improvement methodologies, data analysis, data processing, work simplification techniques, as well as other subjects related to performance improvement. 

FLEXIBLE WORK AND TOTAL REWARDS:

• This is an onsite role located in Bloomington, Indiana with minimal travel to Bedford, Morgan, and Paoli.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for you, which includes Medical-Dental-Vision, a matching 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement program, affinity groups, wellness program, and more!

Qualifications/knowledge/skills/abilities

• Master of Nursing or related field is required.
• Requires current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires completion Clinical Specialty Professional Certification within 1 year upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience.

Reports to: Associate Chief Nursing Officer.

Direct reports: 1 manager; dotted line leadership with Bedford and Paoli. 

Other Key Relationships: IU School of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Leadership team for strategic alignment, and Human Resources.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health is among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States. Through its 16 hospitals (a mix of urban, suburban and rural facilities), IU Health offers a full range of specialty and primary care services for children and adults. Statewide, IU Health has more than 2,600 staffed beds, $6.23 billion in net total operating revenue, and strategic service lines including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplant, that have received national recognition for quality patient care over the decades. IU Health has over 34,000 team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. 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.

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