Director – Nursing Practice

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Fort Wayne leadership team in the role of Director – Nursing Practice.

The Director – Nursing Practice provides administrative decision making, leadership, and strategic planning including the efficient and productive use of personnel, material, and financial resources. The Director establishes policy and direction for department and is accountable for department results. This leader develops, standardizes, and coordinates programs to advance nursing practice, quality, and research and oversees policy and procedure development and maintenance.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer, Fort Wayne

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

Masters of Nursing or related field is required.Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience.Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.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.

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. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, 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 the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.  IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. 

Help shape the future of IU Health’s landmark new facility in Fort Wayne, set to open in May 2027. This state-of-the-art, five-story hospital features 140 inpatient beds, 17 emergency exam rooms, six ORs, catheterization labs, endoscopy suites, and a one-of-a-kind geothermal system for energy-efficient operations. Be part of a mission to redefine patient-centered care in northeast Indiana while living in Fort Wayne, a thriving and affordable city. With over 120 miles of trails, award-winning parks, top-tier cultural venues like the botanical conservatory, children’s zoo, science center, and a bustling calendar of festivals and community events, it’s a place where both your career and quality of life can flourish.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.