Director of Nursing Research

The Ohio State University

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing Research oversees the Nursing Research Department and provides vision, strategic direction, and leadership for nursing research at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) and The James. As a member of the nursing leadership team, the Director contributes to the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan, aligning research initiatives with organizational priorities and the Magnet Recognition Program.

The Director integrates patient care, education, and research and is accountable for nursing research across the health system. The role develops and oversees infrastructure that supports nursing research, provides expert consultation to staff and leaders, and supports nurse scientists and research teams. The Director also develops educational programs that help nursing staff translate research into practice, fosters research opportunities for nurses, interprofessional teams, and learners, and mentors staff, leaders, and students in research focused on clinical care, quality outcomes, patient safety, and the nursing practice environment.

Requirements

• PhD in nursing.
• Earned doctorate, including preparation in quantitative analysis, and a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.
• Seven years of nursing leadership experience.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical nursing research and scholarship.
• Demonstrated ability to write and publish in professional journals.
• Professional certification in Nursing Administration or clinical practice; certification is expected to be attained within 18 months of hire.
• Progressive contribution to the body of nursing research, experience working in an academic medical center, and experience supervising or leading teams.
• Experience as a hospital-based nurse scientist mentoring staff through the nursing research process while supporting Magnet Recognition Program standards.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to diversity.
• Experience or interest in interprofessional education and collaboration.
• Ability to mentor leaders, peers, clinical nurses, and students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Nursing Research Department and provide strategic vision, direction, and leadership for nursing research.
• Align nursing research initiatives with the organization's strategic mission and the Magnet Recognition Program.
• Integrate patient care, education, and research and be accountable for nursing research throughout OSUWMC and The James.
• Develop and oversee organizational infrastructure supporting nursing research.
• Support nurse scientists and research teams and serve as an expert resource and consultant to staff and leaders.
• Develop educational programs that help nursing staff translate research processes into practical steps.
• Develop and foster research opportunities for nurses, interprofessional teams, and learners.
• Mentor nursing staff, leaders, peers, clinical nurses, and students through research and scholarship.
• Advance research focused on clinical care, quality outcomes, patient safety, and the nursing practice environment.

What This Job Offers

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