Nurse Manager, Research Innovation
Location
Morristown, NJ | United States
Job description
The Nurse Researcher will support nursing research, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and innovation.
Essential Job Functions:
- Candidate will have the ability to engage and guide nurses through the research, quality improvement and EBP processes to support improve patient outcomes, or nurse/team member satisfaction.
- Through the model of Shared Governance, collaborate with all members of the research council with a focus on generating new knowledge and innovations, and promoting dissemination of project outcomes.
- The candidate will engage in the systemwide Nursing Research and Innovation Council to represent the medical center where they work.
- Support ANCC Magnet® requirements and written application.
- Candidate will demonstrate and embrace the PRIDE core values (Professionalism, Respect, Involvement, Dignity and Excellence) in every aspect of their job.
- Candidate must have excellent communication and computer skills.
- Serve as a facilitator of goals and research/QI/EBP and innovation processes for the Nursing Research Councils at MMC.
- As a member of the council, serve as a resource for goals and research/QI/EBP and innovation processes for the AHS Nursing Shared Governance Research and Innovation Council.
- Organize EBP projects to explore the strength of evidence and summarize evidence-based reviews related to proposed practice/policy changes to determine if the evidence supports the proposed change in practice.
- Design and execute nursing studies to address or answer clinical practice or operational questions.
- Collaborate with other AHS nurse researchers to educate nurses about the research process, AHS institutional review board process, QI projects EBP, abstract writing, poster presentations, and manuscript writing.
- Guide RN team members through the AHS process needed to obtain IRB approval and conduct a meaningful and well-designed nursing studies.
- Support the ANCC Magnet® designation by assuring elements of New Knowledge, Innovation and Improvement (NKII) are successfully achieved.
- Lead writing of the New Knowledge, Improvement and Innovation sections for the Magnet submission.
- Drive dissemination of nursing research/QI/EBP through publications, posters and podium presentations at local, regional, national and international professional organizations. Track dissemination with key elements (author/presenter, title, publication or conference, date, nature of the dissemination, location, etc.) on a monthly basis and for the annual report.
- Encourage nurses to share ideas for innovation and record innovations. Collaborate with the Atlantic Venture Studios/Atlantic Healthcare Advancement (AHa!) to share and develop novel ideas.
- Search and apply for grant funding for research, QI and EBP projects.
- Communicate with leaders of Shared Governance Councils, and attend MMC meetings, as appropriate: Practice Council, Quality Council, and Professional Development Council, APN Council, Research Council, Night Council, and Executive Council.
- At the MMC Practice Council and the AHS Practice Council review proposed new practices/policies for recent and accurate evidence listed as references, in APA format.
- Provide guidance to AHS nurses who are in school, with a requirement for a research/QI/EBP project (requiring IRB approval); review requirements, time table, and guide to completion following AHS guidelines and also school requirements.
- Serve as a data collection and statistical resource for projects (academic and non-academic). Collaborate with AHS statistician to confirm design and/or findings.
- Facilitate the EBP Scholars Program (10-month program) for clinical nurses.
- Collaborate and co-facilitate the Designing Nurses Work Shop sessions (10 month program)
- Seek grant funding to support nursing research/QI/EBP projects.
- Plan and manage budget allocations in a fiscally responsible manner. Provide monthly variance reports.
- Support systemwide activities as requested.
- Plan, initiate and host the MMC Nursing Research Conference annually in the Fall.
Required:
1. RN degree with PhD in Nursing
2. Leadership/management experience and strong research skills
3. Knowledge of grant funding applications
4. 5 years+ as a clinical nurse
5. Experience with publications and presentations
6. Interest or experience in innovation
7. Experience with IRB application submissions
Preferred:
1.CITI training for minimal risk research
2. Successful history of grant funding
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