Position Title:Nursing Research Scientist
Department:Nursing Administration
Job Description:The Nurse Scientist leads a strategic program of nursing research designed to improve patient outcomes and cultivate a culture of inquiry across the nursing workforce. This role provides scientific leadership, mentorship, and collaborative support for research, evidence-based practice (EBP) initiatives, and scholarly dissemination. The Nurse Scientist partners with nursing leadership, academic institutions, and system stakeholders to advance high-quality research, support student and employee development, and align scholarly work with organizational priorities.
Essential ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.
- Lead a coordinated program of nursing research that advances patient outcomes and strengthens a culture of inquiry.
- Maintain expertise in research methods, EBP frameworks, data analysis, and scholarly dissemination.
- Ensure all research activities comply with ethical, legal, regulatory, and institutional standards.
- Promote integration of research findings into clinical practice and student learning experiences.
- Serve as a scientific mentor for undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
- Provide individualized coaching on research design, project execution, and scholarly writing.
- Support students and employees in navigating IRB processes, data collection, and analysis.
- Foster confidence and competence in presenting and publishing scholarly work.
- Partner with nursing leadership, academic institutions, and system departments to support research priorities.
- Communicate project status, risks, outcomes, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with universities, research offices, and professional organizations.
- Participate in committees, taskforces, and collaborative initiatives that support research and student development.
- Promote dissemination of student and departmental research through publications and conference presentations.
- Support manuscript preparation, abstract development, and submission processes.
- Encourage and model scholarly productivity aligned with organizational goals.
- Promote, develop, and support OU Health Nursing's digital presence and engagement within various internal and external media platforms.
General Job Duties- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum QualificationsEducation: Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or equivalent) required
Experience: 5 years of RN experience required
Demonstrated expertise in nursing research, EBP, and scholarly dissemination
Experience mentoring students or early-career nurses
Certification/License/Registration: Active RN License
Certified Nursing Professional Development - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
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