Nurse Scientist

Job Summary

The Nurse Scientist is responsible for operationalizing, maintaining, and evaluating the organization's nursing research and evidence-based practice (EBP) activities. The Nurse Scientist is a change agent and a system-wide leader responsible for implementing an infrastructure that supports nurses in shaping the work environment by assuring their practice is evidence-based and nursing knowledge is generated through research. The Nurse Scientist will promote a culture of inquiry to bridge the gap between research and practice by engaging nurses in research and EBP with a focus on guiding the development of an infrastructure of resources, including mentors and coaches. Activities may include working with shared governance councils, developing workflows and processes to meet program needs, staying abreast of current literature on key programmatic and practice areas, identifying and leading program improvements, and providing feedback and guidance for nursing leaders. The Nurse Scientist's work is integrally involved and aligned with the goals of maintaining Children's of Alabama's Magnet® designation and the organization's and nursing's strategic plans. The nurse scientist mentors novice nurse researchers, teaches staff about nursing research and evidence-based practice, and works to procure outside funding in support of nursing research.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required

Doctoral degree required

PhD preferred

Experience

PhD in Nursing Science or equivalent education and experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing nursing and interdisciplinary research.

Ongoing focused research program of study

Distinguished record of funded research. Demonstrated competence and experience in developing, utilizing and evaluating Nursing Research for a hospital-based program.

Successful track record of nursing research projects (external funding and publication)

Academic, clinical and leadership experiences, including experience as a mentor to novice nurses and an educator to nursing staff.

Experience in developing nursing research and EBP programming at a Magnet® recognized healthcare organization.

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

Current RN License in the State of Alabama

Must obtain national certification in a leadership specialty area within three years of hire date