RN NICU Data Coordinator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted Aug 24 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- NICU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 5 a week
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- Cerner charting
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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- Experience
- 5+ years
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About this role
Overview
Join Indiana's leading pediatric healthcare system as an RN NICU Data Coordinator – Make a Difference at Riley Hospital for Children!
Are you a passionate NICU nurse ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated RN NICU Data Coordinator to support our world-renowned Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This is your chance to combine your clinical expertise with data-driven quality improvement efforts in a vibrant, supportive environment that truly cares about children and families.
With over 50 locations and a strong reputation as a top-ranked pediatric hospital by U. S. News & World Report, we offer a collaborative and innovative environment where you can thrive. As the only pediatric research hospital in Indiana, we are at the forefront of advancements in child health, fueled by our partnerships with institutions like the Indiana University School of Medicine.
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What We Offer
- Flexible Day Shift Hours: Monday through Friday, with a hybrid-remote work schedule after onboarding (minimum 3 days in office required)
- Impactful Work: Play a vital role in ensuring top-tier neonatal care through data collection, analysis, and care coordination.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of passionate professionals committed to excellence in neonatal health.
- Professional Growth: Enhance your skills with opportunities to lead quality initiatives and influence patient outcomes.
- Support: Benefit from a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k) matching, and other programs designed to meet your individual needs.
Position
Summary
The RN NICU Data Coordinator serves as a clinical and data resource within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting clinical data, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and coordinating care processes that enhance patient outcomes and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate combines strong NICU clinical experience with exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Key
Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze, and interpret clinical data to support excellence in neonatal care.
- Support clinical practice by applying the nursing process to data management and care coordination.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilize outcomes management principles to monitor and improve care quality.
Qualifications
- Requires Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
- Requires at least five years experience in the treatment of patients in a NICU setting.
- Level III or Level IV NICU experience strongly preferred.
- Cerner knowledge is preferred.
- Requires knowledge of government regulatory and private payer submission requirements.
- Requires knowledge of outcomes management and demonstrated ability practicing outcomes management with a complex patient population.
- Requires ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Requires advanced data management; statistical analyses; and presentation skills.
- Requires the ability to interpret clinical data and understand cardiovascular procedures and terminology.
- Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Requires critical thinking skills.
Apply today and be a part of a team dedicated to excellence in pediatric healthcare!
We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. 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 who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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Requirements
- Requires Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
- Requires at least five years experience in the treatment of patients in a NICU setting.
- Level III or Level IV NICU experience strongly preferred.
- Cerner knowledge is preferred.
- Requires knowledge of government regulatory and private payer submission requirements.
- Requires knowledge of outcomes management and demonstrated ability practicing outcomes management with a complex patient population.
- Requires ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Requires advanced data management; statistical analyses; and presentation skills.
- Requires the ability to interpret clinical data and understand cardiovascular procedures and terminology.
- Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Requires critical thinking skills.
Benefits highlights
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Place
- City
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
- Address
- 1701 N SENATE BLVD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46202
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 1,274
- Magnet
- Designated since 2004 (ANCC)
- RN residency
- ANCC-accredited: Indiana University Health PG APP Training Program at IUH Methodist Hosp, through Jan 2030
Indianapolis area index 95.7, where 100 is the national average.
Indianapolis blends Midwestern affordability with big-city amenities, making it a practical choice for nurses seeking value without sacrificing culture. The city centers on Monument Circle, with the Canal Walk offering a scenic downtown commute. Broad Ripple and Fountain Square provide distinct dining and nightlife scenes. A growing healthcare corridor anchored by IU Health and Methodist Hospital supports strong nursing opportunities.
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You are looking at Indiana University Health in the Lafayette area, anchored by IU Health Arnett and backed by the state’s largest health system—more than 9,000 nursing professionals at over 800 sites, with ties to the IU School of Medicine…
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NICU / Neonatal is open from year one. Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.
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