About this role
- 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.
Location: Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington, Indiana
Shift: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm, Requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Position: Specialist – Nursing Workforce Development
Strengthens the nursing workforce by attracting, developing, and retaining nursing talent through targeted recruitment, workforce development, and retention strategies. Cultivates relationships with educational partners, candidates, employees, and key stakeholders; supports career pathway programs and workforce initiatives; monitors workforce metrics; and identifies opportunities to improve the nursing employee experience. Accomplishes results through strategic outreach, stakeholder collaboration, data analysis, program coordination, and ongoing evaluation of workforce outcomes. This position is funded by the IU Health Foundation and is contingent upon ongoing funding availability.
Position Overview
Passionate about supporting nurses and building connections? In this role you will help recruit nursing talent, mentor new nurses and nursing students, strengthen onboarding and retention, and partner with leaders and schools to build our nursing workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- Support, mentor, and retain new Clinical Nurses, Nursing Scholars, and PCAs enrolled in nursing school.
- Partner with operational leaders to monitor onboarding for new nurses and PCAs and identify additional support needs.
- Conduct retention conversations with nurses who have submitted their resignations to explore opportunities to retain them.
- Conduct functional interviews with all RN candidates and partner with Talent Acquisition and operational leaders to source and place top talent.
- Recruit domestic and international agency nurses for employment as IU Health team members.
- Partner with operational leaders to reduce agency utilization as newly hired nurses complete orientation.
- Maintain a strong nursing talent pipeline by monitoring the availability of PRN PCA positions for nursing students.
- Collaborate with Nursing Professional Development to maintain regular communication with educational partners and participate in CORE or Nurse Residency.
- Represent IU Health at school recruitment events to connect with prospective nursing candidates.
- Serve as the operational point of contact for the recurring Clinical Nurse Experience call with Nursing Talent Acquisition.
- Collect and report data to evaluate the role’s effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve its impact.
- Help shape the role’s ongoing development to strengthen nursing workforce pipelines, recruitment, and retention.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education:
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Licensure:
- Active RN license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program.
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
- Experience:
- Interviewing experience preferred.
Why IU Health?
As part of Indiana’s largest healthcare system, we offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and system leadership development
- A dynamic environment committed to clinical excellence and staff empowerment
To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you
Join IU Health!
Become part of Indiana’s leading healthcare system dedicated to advancing clinical excellence, staff development, and exceptional patient care. Lead and support your team through expert clinical leadership and innovative education.
Help Shape the Future of Nursing at IU Health Bloomington!