Job DescriptionThe Nurse Scientist assumes responsibility for the promotion and coordination of nurse-led clinical research, evidence-based practice projects, and quality improvement initiatives across the Alaska regions. This includes leading activities aimed to promote, adopt, and embrace a culture of professional practice and attainment of excellence in clinical outcomes. Serves as a liaison to system-level Nursing Institute initiatives including Magnet,® Clinical Scholarship and Inquiry, Quality Improvement, and the Institutional Review Board.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field (see below)
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Business, or other related area. If the master's degree is not in nursing, then the baccalaureate degree or doctorate must be in Nursing.
- Direct to Master's Degree in Nursing Program and Registered Nurse licensure (also called Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs) meets the Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree requirements.
- BSN to PhD program, with or without a formal master's degree meets this requirement.
- Ph.D. in Nursing, Education, or related program.
Completion of a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program does meet this requirement, or - Upon hire: Alaska Registered Nurse License
- Upon hire: Professional certification in this field approved by ANCC such as Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), or completed within 2 years of hire into the position
- 5 years acute care nursing experience
Preferred Qualifications:- 1 year Experience as a PI or CoPI, or directing one or more research studies; this experience may be gained during enrollment in an accredited PhD or EdD program.
- 1 year teaching research processes to/for RNs; this experience may be gained during enrollment in an accredited PhD or EdD program
- 1 year success in securing extramural funding for research. Primary authorship of peer-reviewed publication
- 5 years leading or facilitating quality and evidence-based improvement projects; this experience may be gained during enrollment in an accredited PhD or EdD program.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
