Nurse Scientist - Reg Pro Practices

This role provides system-level leadership for nursing research, evidence-based practice, and innovation to improve patient outcomes, care delivery, and workforce effectiveness. This role advances the integration of scientific inquiry into clinical practice, partners with interdisciplinary teams, and drives the translation of research into measurable improvements across the health system.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

• Required - Masters Degree in Nursing
• Preferred - Doctoral Degree in Nursing

Work Experience

• Required - 5 years Clinical Nursing
• Preferred - 3 years Research or Quality Improvement

Certifications

• Required - RN License Upon Hire
• Preferred - Advanced certification - (NEA-BC) or (NPD-BC) Upon Hire

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to critically appraise literature and translate findings into practice
• Ability to align scientific work with business, quality, and clinical priorities
• Strong collaboration and influence skills across interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to lead without direct authority
• Ability to manage and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously

Job Duties

• Collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to identify research opportunities.
• Translates research finds into clinical protocols, guidelines, and practice changes.
• Uses clinical and operational data to evaluate outcomes, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Mentors nurses, educators, and leaders in scientific inquiry and project execution.
• Partners with nursing leadership, physicians, quality, and academic institutions to advance practice setting
• Established metrics to measure impact of research and EBP initiatives.
• Leads EBP initiatives to standardize and improve care delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (occasionally means activity or conditions exist up to 1/3 of the work day), and/or, a negligible amount of force frequently (frequently means activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the work day) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases .

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.”