Nurse Scientist

Northwell•Village of New Hyde Park, NY

About The Position

Supports the strategic plan in alignment with the health system's and nursing's mission and strategic priorities. Maximizes organizational and individual research, capacity and competence. Contributes to building the science for nursing practice through research and Improvement science with the goal of improving care delivery and patient outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. Must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree within 5 years of employment date.
Doctoral Degree, Required.
Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and/or Connecticut required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
10+ years of relevant experience and 2+ years of leadership / management experience, required.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic advice and guidance to the Clinical Professional Development and Program Management function. Promotes, supports, and facilitates individuals to engage in clinical inquiry through research; conducts/facilitates research studies and tests innovations; designs through evaluation phase.
Publishes/facilitates publications in peer-reviewed journals, internal and external presentations at local, regional, national and international forums, facilitates annual nursing research conference.
Implements improvement projects at the service/facility/system-wide level, incorporates evidence into policies, procedures, and practice standards.
Collaborates and develops innovative programs to educate, mentor, and enhance the knowledge of nursing staff related to research, provides consultation and mentoring for all research related activities, precepts research fellows/students.
Applies for research funding and facilitate applications for research funding system-wide.
Provides service to community and department; serves on internal/external research committees, including but not limited to IRBs and Dissertation Committees.
Participates in various System level committees in alignment with the strategic goals and objectives of the Institute for Nursing.
Participates as a member of the healthcare team and various interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care; facilitates and directs the development of collaborative inter-professional research activities
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.