Nurse Researcher

Baystate Health • Opportunity, WA

2d • Remote

About The Position

Baystate Medical Center is seeking a per diem Nurse Researcher to advance nursing scholarship, evidence-based practice, and clinical innovation. The role supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of research and quality improvement initiatives intended to improve patient outcomes, enhance healthcare delivery, and advance clinical nursing practice. The Nurse Researcher collaborates with nursing leadership, physicians, unit managers, and multidisciplinary teams to translate evidence and research findings into clinical practice, and supports nurses in developing research questions, designing and conducting studies, analyzing data, disseminating findings, and pursuing grant funding and publication opportunities.

The position also advances nursing scholarship, supports professional development, and fosters a culture of inquiry, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is a remote position; candidates must live within commuting distance of Springfield, Massachusetts, and be able to travel on-site as needed.

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Doctoral degree required.
• Minimum of seven years of diverse nursing experience, including research and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated expertise in program development and experience designing and conducting research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to analyze and communicate research findings.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Registered Nurse certification/license for the State of Massachusetts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with grant writing and securing research funding.
• Familiarity with ANCC Magnet® requirements related to nursing research and evidence-based practice.
• Experience preparing manuscripts, publishing research findings, and presenting at professional conferences or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Partner with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to identify research questions, design and conduct studies, collect and analyze data, and disseminate findings.
• Promote evidence-based practice by facilitating nursing research and supporting integration of current research findings into clinical care.
• Provide leadership and guidance in nursing scholarship, including manuscript preparation, journal publications, grant applications, and presentations at professional conferences and meetings.
• Develop and support a nursing scholarship program that promotes professional development and creates pathways for bedside nurses to participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Nurse-Led Research, New Knowledge, and Innovations Council within nursing shared governance.
• Serve as a liaison to the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), supporting nurse-led research and quality improvement projects through the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process.
• Lead and facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of divisional programs that improve clinical workflows, quality, and patient care practices.
• Promote organizational leadership standards, operating principles, and service excellence in alignment with Baystate Medical Center’s mission and goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree