Nurse Scientist - Research Integration

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

The selected candidate will identify research questions, design and conduct scientific studies, collect and analyze data, and disseminate their findings internally and externally through publications, presentations, and alike. ​​This position will work collaboratively with stakeholders at UNC and Novant Health. The selected candidate will work closely to support the needs of the UNC/Novant Research Advisory Council (RAC) and collaborative efforts to support the mission of the UNC/Novant ​Health partnership. ​This position is expected to have a presence at both UNC sites, New Hanover, and other Novant Health sites as needed. 

Summary: Plans, implements and evaluates nursing research and evidence-based practice activities to promote the delivery of quality patient care and improved patient outcomes. Mentors nurses in the research process from inception to dissemination. Evaluates impact of research activities upon systems and programs and provides recommendations.

Responsibilities:

1. Conducts an annual clinical research needs assessment and uses results to construct a strategic plan to develop clinical research for nursing. Conducts independent research in areas of interest.
2. Facilitates and directs the development of interdepartmental and interdisciplinary research activities, including generating research interest groups.
3. Fosters the development of an environment conducive to the conduct of inquiry, research and practice. Promotes collaborative multidisciplinary research.
4. Promotes, supports, and facilitates individuals engaging in research activities to advance research in practice evidence-based practice, the conduct of research, research utilization, and dissemination of research results. Collaborates and develops innovative programs to educate, mentor, and enhance the knowledge of nursing staff.
5. Seeks research funding through grant applications, assists departments and individual health care professionals to apply and obtain such funding for research projects and activities.

Other Information

Education Requirements: 

• Doctorate degree in Nursing with a strong emphasis in research.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Five (5) years of experience as a clinical nurse in a leadership role.

Knowledge/Skills/ and Abilities Requirements:

• Strong statistical background and data management and analysis methods skills as well as quantitative and qualitative research skills, including strong computer skills and database management. Ability to write and publish in professional journals and texts.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Shared Services

Organization Unit: Research Integration 

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.