Director of Nursing Research & Quality Outcome, Nursing Administration

Adventist HealthCare•White Oak, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire a Director of Nursing Research & Quality Outcome who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. The Nursing Research, Clinical Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Quality Outcome Leader is responsible for leading the integration of evidence-based practices into clinical workflows to improve patient outcomes, safety, and care quality. This role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate current practices, implement research backed interventions, and foster a culture of inquiry and continuous improvement; coordinates nursing research goals to align with Adventist Healthcare strategic goals. As the Director of Nursing Research & Quality Outcome, you will: Lead and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of EBP initiatives, clinical research across departments. Maintain oversight NDNQI database. Collaborate with clinical teams to identify areas for improvement and translate research findings into practice. Monitor and report on patient outcomes related to EBP interventions. Mentor staff in EBP methodology, including literature review, critical appraisal, and project design. Facilitate training sessions and workshops on EBP principles and quality improvement tools. Participates in and supports quality and performance improvement initiatives. Works with relevant leaders to support the implementation of key tactics related to the WOMC strategic plan. Develop Best Evidence and Recommendation (BEaR) statements to guide clinical decision making in collaboration with operational excellence. Provides leadership and structure for the translation of research findings into improvements in practice and improved patient outcomes. Researches, benchmarks and presents issues/recommendations in relation to emerging healthcare trends. Mentors’ nurses in proposal development, abstract writing and completion of research and evidence-based practice projects. Performs ongoing data collection, monitoring and assessment of project achievements to support targeted goals and outcomes. Publishes and presents findings from research studies at local and national programs. Facilitates EBP to achieve positive outcomes within AHC Pillars of Excellence. People, Quality& Safety, Experience and Finance Ensures outcome alignment with regulatory standards and organizational goals. Maintains oversight of GWTG Resuscitation (Get with the Guidelines) metrics, develops EVBP practice guidelines to support and achieve excellence in patient outcomes Support WOMC strategic goals with critical emphasis on Pillars of Excellence 5% Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

Master’s Required
Bachelor of Nursing Required
Three years of experience in nursing and/or nursing quality outcome leadership required
Two years prior experience with project management
One year experience in related activities
Valid MD Nursing License
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

Nice To Haves

DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) preferred
National Nursing Certification in Nursing Administration, Leadership, Clinical Specialty, or Staff Development preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of EBP initiatives, clinical research across departments.
Maintain oversight NDNQI database.
Collaborate with clinical teams to identify areas for improvement and translate research findings into practice.
Monitor and report on patient outcomes related to EBP interventions.
Mentor staff in EBP methodology, including literature review, critical appraisal, and project design.
Facilitate training sessions and workshops on EBP principles and quality improvement tools.
Participates in and supports quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Works with relevant leaders to support the implementation of key tactics related to the WOMC strategic plan.
Develop Best Evidence and Recommendation (BEaR) statements to guide clinical decision making in collaboration with operational excellence.
Provides leadership and structure for the translation of research findings into improvements in practice and improved patient outcomes.
Researches, benchmarks and presents issues/recommendations in relation to emerging healthcare trends.
Mentors’ nurses in proposal development, abstract writing and completion of research and evidence-based practice projects.
Performs ongoing data collection, monitoring and assessment of project achievements to support targeted goals and outcomes.
Publishes and presents findings from research studies at local and national programs.
Facilitates EBP to achieve positive outcomes within AHC Pillars of Excellence. People, Quality& Safety, Experience and Finance
Ensures outcome alignment with regulatory standards and organizational goals.
Maintains oversight of GWTG Resuscitation (Get with the Guidelines) metrics, develops EVBP practice guidelines to support and achieve excellence in patient outcomes
Support WOMC strategic goals with critical emphasis on Pillars of Excellence
Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free Employee parking
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support