Nurse Scientist

At Houston Methodist the Nurse Scientistposition is responsible for leading the development coordinationimplementation evaluation and dissemination of nursing researchactivities. This position works closely with the Director andManager for Nursing Science to strategically plan and outlinepriority initiatives based on hospital quality measures. The NurseScientist position ensures the highest quality of scholarly andscientific activity by Houston Methodist nursing staff. Thisposition serves as a role model and consultant related to thenursing research process and coordinates the IRB approval and grantfunding process for nursing research. The Nurse Scientist positionpromotes and facilitates evidencebased interventions at the bedsidea key component for the role

PEOPLEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Servesas a consultant to nursing leadership executives and nurses todevelop implement and sustain evidencebased high impactinitiatives. Role models efficient and effective communication toestablish and maintain a teamenvironment.

• Promotessupports and facilitates individuals engaging in researchactivities to advance research in practice: evidencebased practicethe conduct of research research utilization and researchdissemination. Collaborates and develops innovative programs toeducate mentor and enhance the knowledge of nursingstaff.

• Serves as an activemember of the Research Council. Coordinates guides leads andprovides support for council activities and serves as the liaisonto the nursing shared governancestructure.

• Conducts selfin a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity equity andinclusion principles. Fosters staff engagement by demonstratingactive listening requesting and acknowledging feedback providingrationale when appropriate and supporting organizational goals.Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employeeengagement i.e. peertopeeraccountability.

SERVICEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Facilitates anddirects the development of interdepartmental and interprofessionalresearch activities including generating individual and/or groupprograms ofresearch.

• Encourages andpromotes nursing publications in peer reviewedjournals.

QUALITY/SAFETYESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Identifies nursingquality metrics outliers and creates evidencebased nursinginterventions for improvement. Supports hospital efforts to improvequality care linking research to improved patientoutcomes.

• Plans directsand ensures execution and sustainability of all initiatives toensure that the goals of the program are met. In collaboration withthe Director develops program outcome measures and monitors forsustainability.

• Conductsinvestigatorinitiated research that supports and adds to nursingsscientificfoundation.

FINANCEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Seeksresearch funding through grant application. Assists departments andindividual healthcare professionals to apply and obtain suchfunding for research projects andactivities.

• Implementsdepartment strategies to achieve financial target and mentorsothers to do the same optimizing efficiency and other areasaccording to departmentspecifications.

• Utilizesresources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind.Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively andprioritize daily tasks assisting coworkers asneeded.

GROWTH/INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Developsinitiatives and held accountable for increasing the number of HMnursing research EBP and quality improvement disseminationactivities at the national and internationallevel.

• Generates andcommunicates new ideas to lead teams to creative strategies thatimprove quality or service and impact entity departments andaddress organization or department priorities. Analyzes andpresents research and quality improvementdata.

• Fosters aninstitutional environment conducive to the conduct of inquiryresearch and evidencebased practice as evidenced by the number ofnursegenerated projects. Seeks opportunities to identifyselfdevelopment needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures owncareer discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes andupdates the My Development Plan on an ongoingbasis.

This job description is notintended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform otherreasonably related business/job duties as assigned. HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the need arises.EDUCATION

• Bachelorsand Masters degree one of which must be innursing

• Doctoral degree inmedical field

WORKEXPERIENCE

• Five yearsclinical nursing experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED

• RN Registered NurseTexas State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure within 60 daysOR
• RNTemp Registered NurseTemporary State Licensure within 60 daysAND
• Magnet ANCC RecognizedCertification within 1 year

KNOWLEDGE SKILLSAND ABILITIES

• Demonstratesthe skills and competencies necessary to safely perform theassigned job determined through ongoing skills competencyassessments and performanceevaluations

• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity

• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples

• Acts aseffective changeagent

• Strong assessmentorganizational and problemsolving skills as evidenced by capacityto prioritize multiple tasks and rolecomponents

• Demonstratesexpert time managementskills

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• UniformNo
• Scrubs No
• Businessprofessional Yes
• Other (department approved)No

ONCALL*
*Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.

• On Call*No

TRAVEL**
**Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment**

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaYes
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan area No

Candidates whosubmit interest via a thirdparty quick apply process are notconsidered formal applicants until a complete application has beensubmitted on our career site. We will review your interest butrecommend to apply athoustonmethodistcareers.org

CompanyProfile:

Houston MethodistHospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of America Best Hospitals.As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas MedicalCenter and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it hasevolved into one of the nation largest nonprofit teaching hospitalsand a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensiveresidency program. Two of Houston Methodist primary academicaffiliates are among the nation leading health care organizations:Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. HoustonMethodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University andthe University of Houston. With 948 operating beds 85 operatingrooms and more than 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospitaloffers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around theworld.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunityemployer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons andveterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.

Remote Work :

No

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