Lactation Nurse Scientist

Children's Hospital and Health System•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Requirements

Terminal Degree (PhD, MD, etc.) in Nursing required
2+ years experience facilitating research activities. required
Previous research experience in clinical or basic sciences research and familiarity with research protocols, questionnaires and written or phone surveys. required
Demonstrated expertise in nursing practice, education, and research.
Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and concisely in a clinical research and office setting.
Strong organizational skills.
License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin required

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and implementation of an evidence based culture and projects. Provide education and mentoring.
Oversees the maintenance and development of Synergy tools for provision of patient care/care planning and staff.
Supports the Pediatric Nursing Research Consortium research platform.
Develops research protocols.
Conducts independent research in content and clinical areas of interest/expertise.
Seeks research funding through grant applications for research projects and activities.
Fosters the development of an environment conducive to the conduct of inquiry; research and practice.
Disseminates findings through poster/oral presentations and manuscript submission through scholarly journals.
Promotes collaborative multidisciplinary research within Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and with outside healthcare facilities and educational institutions.
Supports institution’s efforts to improve quality care, linking research to improve patient outcomes.
Serves as the link between nursing research and practice.
Mentors advanced practice and pediatric nurses in research and evidence based projects that measure outcomes of practice changes and operational improvements.
Promotes, supports, and facilitates individuals engaging in research activities to advance research in practice: evidence-based practice, the conduct of research, research utilization, and dissemination of research results.
Consults with health care providers and/or patients/families as appropriate to promote evidence based outcomes. Documents in medical record as necessary/appropriate.
Provides education to health care providers and/or patients/families as appropriate to improve health care outcomes. Documents in medical record as necessary/appropriate.