Nurse Scientist

Research & Scientific Leadership

The Nurse Scientist is responsible for designing, leading, and managing multiple concurrent research studies across clinical settings. They apply expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research designs, secure, manage, and complete funded research projects (internal and external), ensure regulatory compliance including IRB processes, HIPAA, and protection of PHI, and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and internal forums.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) & Quality Improvement

• Lead and mentor EBP and Scholarly Quality initiatives using established frameworks
• Guide translation of evidence into practice in partnership with clinical and operational leaders
• Support development and evaluation of clinical practice changes using robust outcome metrics
• Apply QI methodologies to improve care delivery, safety, and patient outcomes

Education, Mentorship & Capacity Building

• Mentor nurses and interprofessional team members across all levels (entry-level through doctoral)
• Develop and deliver educational programming to build EBP and research competency
• Foster a spirit of inquiry and motivate clinical nurses to engage in research and EBP activities

Consultation & Organizational Support

• Serve as a consultant to senior leaders for evidence acquisition, synthesis, and application
• Partner with nursing leadership to evaluate practice gaps and identify evidence-informed solutions
• Provide expertise in evaluation design, measurement strategies, and analytic approaches
• Consult with clinical nurses at all levels to improve clinical practice and advance professional development goals

Professional & Interpersonal Leadership

• Demonstrate strong customer service orientation
• Communicate effectively with nurses and stakeholders at all levels
• Manage competing priorities while working independently
• Promote ethical decision-making and professional accountability

Information Security

• Maintain confidentiality of log-on passwords and security of other authentication devices
• Ensure privacy and security of information entrusted to their care
• Use company business assets and information resources for management-approved purposes only
• Adhere to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
• Promptly report information security incidents to the OhioHealth Information Security Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate: Nursing

Specialized Knowledge

• Scientific rigor and methodological expertise
• Strategic thinking and systems-level perspective
• Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement
• Project and portfolio management
• Teaching, coaching, and mentorship excellence
• Ethical judgment and knowledge of regulatory compliance
• Ability to translate evidence into actionable practice

Work Shift

Day

Weekly Hours

40

Department

Nursing Excellence

Join Us!

If your passion is to work in a caring environment, if you believe that learning is a life-long process, and if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry, we invite you to join us.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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