Director - Nursing Services - Evidence Based Practice & Research

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direction and build capacity for research and evidence-based practice (EBP) at the University of Iowa Health Care. Serve as a nursing leader within the hospital and collaborate with the College of Nursing, the Carver College of Medicine, the Institute of Clinical and Translational Science, and other University of Iowa colleges as appropriate, related to research and evidence-based practice. Maintain an adjunct appointment in the College of Nursing and promote collaborative research projects between other health sciences colleges and the Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care.

Requirements

• Academic knowledge generally associated with a Doctoral degree (Ph.D, DNP) or an equivalent professional degree. If Doctorate Degree is in related field other than nursing specialty, a Master’s/Baccalaureate of Science or Arts Degree in Nursing is required
• Current, valid license to practice nursing in Iowa
• Comprehensive (7+ years) experience in an administrative position in a large, complex health care organization with demonstrated ability to work with multiple disciplines to ensure effective health care operations with progressive leadership in an acute inpatient setting
• Three to five years of experience in scientific research methods in nursing practice to include critical thinking skills to develop research proposals, attempting to secure external funding support, conducting research, and/or analyzing data
• Record of peer reviewed publications and/or presentations of research and scholarly evidence-based practice findings
• Demonstrated ability to write and publish in peer-reviewed publications and presentation of research findings to individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives
• Demonstrated expertise in research and a track record in successfully obtaining extramural funding
• Demonstrated job-related experience and/or commitment to fostering a respectful and supportive environment in the workplace or academic setting
• Must be proficient in computer and software applications

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an academic medical center environment
• Current or previous experience supporting the Magnet® Recognition Program designation/re-designation process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience and interest in implementation science is strongly preferred
• Current and/or record of funded research
• Membership in professional research organization is desired – e.g. Midwest Nursing Research Society; Council of the Advancement of Nursing Science; Sigma Theta Tau Research Convention, Specialty research societies

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple nursing functions and with medical and hospital leaders to create a consistent approach to HR management.
• Hold unit leaders within a department accountable for high performance and high engagement by articulating expectations, monitoring performance and providing feedback consistently across areas of responsibility.
• Approve resource allocations and staffing models.
• Develop and retain qualified nursing leadership staff and build an effective leadership team.
• Develop strategy for budget priorities for multiple nursing education and research functions and negotiate among them to address resource issues.
• Hold nurse managers and other leaders accountable for managing respective budgets.
• Work with own leaders within and external to area to innovatively address and resolve budget issues.
• Establish reliable revenue cycle processes, including working with nurse managers, staff nurses and physicians on documentation to support billed charges.
• Work across multiple nursing functions to develop, monitor and enhance quality and service indicators and business processes.
• Oversee patient satisfaction and quality indicators.
• Assure that clinical services, educational programs, and research activities are in compliance with all applicable internal and external requirements, including Joint Commission.
• Work across multiple nursing functions and with nurse managers and associate directors to implement best care practices and new models of care/service.
• Address implementation issues across nursing functions and with other departments.
• Incorporate the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations.
• Develop departmental strategic plan and integrate it with other functions; guide nurse managers and associate directors in developing action plans for implementation; monitor progress to goal completion.
• Assure integration of goals across functions.
• Serve as liaison between staff, medical staff, and nursing and healthcare leadership.
• Engage and collaborate with physicians to identify opportunities for improvement, program development and capital budgeting.
• Communicate with external agencies and constituencies to address issues and answer questions.
• Serve as liaison among multiple clinical functions, research, and education units to support collaboration in identifying opportunities for improvement and program development.
• Administer nursing education programs.
• Develop effective orientation and staff development programs.
• Maintain a climate of learning that promotes collaborative experiences for students in the University Health Science Colleges and other health care programs.
• Participate in and present educational programs to staff and University colleges and programs.
• Develop and support efficient systems for patient education.
• Collaborate with other leaders to identify evidence-based practice and research opportunities.
• Assure access to nursing research and healthcare information.
• Benchmark best practices with comparable settings.

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree