Nurse Researcher

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Rush University Full time

Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Dept Of Professional NursPract

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page .

Summary:

The Nurse Scientist assumes a complex leadership and consulting role as an expert to mentor nursing staff in the conduct, dissemination, integration, and application of research to improve professional nursing practice and patient care. They provide leadership in research programs related to complex healthcare issues. They provide training and consultation to support individual or team research projects that promote and advance the use of research-based practice. The Nurse Scientist will advance nursing and interprofessional research across the system to align with the RUSH Mission/Vision/Values and promote optimal staff and clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership as an expert in nursing research, initiating research independently and collaboratively. Apply for grant funding. Present and publish research findings.

2. Assist in identifying and providing consultation on submission of potential grants to support RUSH Nursing Research.

3. Develop or assist in the development of education programs related to research and research-related activities, supporting professional growth and skill development; conduct training and/or oversee delivery of training.

4. Identify current trends in clinical research, evidence-based practice and research utilization and knowledge needed by staff to remain up to date.

5. Keep abreast of research and relevant clinical information to identify research needs and implement changes in policy and practice.

6. Promote implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice.

7. Use specialized expertise to assess and analyze problem areas in programs or clinical nursing practice.

8. Use relevant theory and methodologies to design, measure, and test new interventions to clinical nursing problems.

9. Participate in collaborative research efforts with other healthcare disciplines.

10. Ensure the dissemination of research and evidence-based findings through local, national and international journals, publications and presentations as well as through internal communication.

Requirements:

1. Doctoral Degree in Nursing required (PhD, DNP, DNSc) required.

2. Five or more years of progressively responsible and directly related research experience required.

3. Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required.

4. One or more nursing certifications are required.

5. Eligible for an academic appointment in Rush College of Nursing to foster scholarly success across academia and service.

Preferred:

1. ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals) certification.

2. Excellent communication skills are required to lead, influence, teach and persuade others. Customer-service focused, with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees within the organization, and with key external customers and vendors. Strong networking capabilities.

3. Ability to lead teams, develop consensus and manage complex systems of care and operations is required.

4. Analytical ability is required.

5. Advanced information systems and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and survey methods) are required.

6. Interact effectively with others in difficult situations is required.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer.


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