Nurse Scientist
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Work with shared governance councils
- Develop workflows and processes to meet program needs
- Stay abreast of current literature on key programmatic and practice areas
- Identify and lead program improvements
- Provide feedback and guidance for nursing leaders
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse AL Single State
- Bachelor of Science Nursing in Nursing
- Doctorate Degree (nonessential)
- 5 Years Staff Level
Skills
- Strong research and evidence-based practice skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to develop and implement research programs
- Knowledge of current literature and trends in nursing research
Benefits
The mission of Nursing Professional Development Center is to design and implement high quality programs of professional development in which nurses engage to acquire and maintain competence, enhance professional nursing practice, and support the achievement of personal career goals. The Nursing Professional Development Center offers the following to health care professionals working at Children’s of Alabama:
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) programs
- American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support (PALS) programs
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Nursing Service Orientation
- Clinical Assistant/Unit Support Staff orientation
- Transition into Practice for newly graduated nurses
- Nursing continuing education programs (Alabama Board of Nursing and American Nurses Credentialing Center approved providers)
- Clinicals and preceptorships for schools and colleges of nursing
Pay
Details TBD
Schedule
nurse scientist, Day Shift, Monday-Friday Standard Days
About the Location
Discover what it’s like to live and work in Birmingham, Alabama