Vice President-Chief Advanced Practice and Nurse Officer

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 leadership team in the role of Vice President-Chief Advanced Practice and Nurse Officer.

The Vice President – Chief Advanced Practice and Nurse Officer is responsible for setting the strategic vision for ambulatory nursing and advanced practice nursing throughout the IU Health Medical Group. This leader serves as the IUHMG executive leadership team chief advisor on nursing, advanced practice, and patient care services, and will work with a diverse range of audiences, including physicians, chairs, advanced practice providers, IU School of Medicine, the Dean's Office, team members, and regional leadership teams.

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 diverse 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.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Executive Vice President – Chief Medical Executive

Direct Reports: 10 director reports including Regional Nurse Directors, Director Nursing Practice, Associate Chief Nurse Officer & Advanced Practice Officer, Program Managers, Director Medical Assistant Education

Key Relationships: Regional Advanced Practice Directors, Chief Physician Executives, Chief Practice Executives, Chief Nurse Executives 

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be selected from a diverse pool and will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Indiana is required. Doctoral preparation is preferred.
• Requires 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Requires 8 years of people leader experience.

Characteristics and Capabilities

• Desire to lead through the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Visible and collaborative leader with excellent listening and communication skills.
• Positive, inspiring, and energetic leader who demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism and performance.
• Possesses the highest personal integrity and ethics. 

Indiana University Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

• 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 India