Program Director - Nursing Evidence-Based Practice and Standards

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) focuses on integrating quality patient care, education, and research. In collaboration with the Director of Enterprise Nursing Quality, Patient Safety, and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), the Program Director, Nursing Evidence-Based Practice and Standards leads medical center-wide efforts across all inpatient and outpatient settings to establish a culture of evidence-based professional nursing practice. This role provides leadership and direction to all levels of nurses regarding the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based professional nursing standards of practice and EBP initiatives. The Program Director oversees and directs the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based nursing projects for the Health System and leads the review and creation of all nursing policies and procedures for the Medical Center. The Program Director partners with internal and external customers to ensure evidence-based practice is understandable and measurable, fostering a shared sense of purpose and committed involvement from nursing staff at all levels. This individual serves as a leader and mentor within the department and throughout OSUWMC, demonstrating an analytical and intellectual understanding of best practices and their impact on patient care quality. The EBP Program Director provides organization-wide leadership to advance a scientific, scholarly nursing practice environment, directing evidence-based practice initiatives, overseeing nursing policies and standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of inquiry and continuous improvement. This role collaborates with interdisciplinary leaders, staff, academic partners, and external stakeholders to improve patient outcomes, operational performance, and organizational value.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Clinical Field
• Clinical Licensure
• Registered Nurse may be required in Oncology
• 2 years of clinical experience
• Maintain appropriate license as applicable
• Meet mandatory educational and health requirements
• Demonstrate competence in essential job functions
• Maintain knowledge related to evidence-based practice, patient care management, quality improvement, financial management, current policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate computer skills required to perform job functions

Nice To Haves

• DNP preferred
• 4-6 years of clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional presence throughout the health system
• Oversee and maintain evidence-based standards of practice
• Collaborate and integrate services within the department (nursing quality and nursing research) and with other departments
• Assist in maintaining a collaborative partnership with The Ohio State University College of Nursing and Academic Practice Partnership work with nursing services to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice across all levels of nursing personnel across the medical center
• Assess and improve evidence-based resources and service across the enterprise
• Responsible for development of goals, tactics, planning, execution and evaluation of goal achievement for evidence-based practice
• Develop short, mid and long-term goals with plans to facilitate/guide goal achievement that are consistent with the mission and values of the Medical Center
• Involve key stakeholders in goal development, planning, execution and evaluation when possible
• Revise plan based upon evaluation of progress toward goals
• Assist other areas within department with goal development, planning, execution and evaluation
• Effectively communicate with patients, visitors, leadership, staff, department personnel, providers, peers and other Medical Center personnel
• Demonstrate ability to lead group process and effective meetings
• Represent nursing evidence-based practice in Health System committees, task forces, work groups, etc.
• Promote multidisciplinary teamwork
• Serve as role model, motivate, mentor, and inspire leaders, staff and department personnel; demonstrate flexibility and impartiality when dealing with others
• Participate in and assume leadership role in Medical Center committees, task forces and special projects
• Demonstrate dependability in meeting target dates for reports and project completion
• Represent the Medical Center in professional and civic activities within the University, locally, across the state or nationally as requested
• Remain up to date in current level of practice
• Develop, implement and evaluate programs with emphasis on improvement in outcomes, service, operations and cost
• Adhere to regulatory compliance standards (TJC, ODH, etc.)
• Provide oversight and direction for evidence-based nursing, policies, procedures, standards or care and protocols
• Function as a Leader/Consultant in EBP and standards of nursing practice across the medical center
• Provide leadership and consultation in all aspects of nursing practice
• Facilitate an environment for professional nursing practice that supports scientific, scholarly practice
• Provide leadership and direct oversight for the development, review, and revision of nursing policies and procedures to guide clinical nurses in the delivery of safe, quality evidence-based care
• Manage and oversee the final preparation of approved policies
• Assure the development and implementation of educational plans prior to posting of policies, procedures, standards of care and protocols
• Assure that nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice are consistent with hospital and medical board policies and are in compliance with professional nursing and regulatory standards
• Oversee the operations of nursing policies within the PolicyTech system
• Manage annual contracts regarding online reference manuals and maintenance
• Provide leadership to Policy Committees regarding development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based clinical practice and practice guidelines
• Collaborate with legal and risk on any litigation matters
• Provide leadership and facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration and communication in development of standards of care and delivery of quality patient care
• Foster collegial professional relationships within nursing and the multidisciplinary team to lead evidence-based patient care
• Provide oversight and direction for the educational programming to support evidence-based nursing practice initiatives across the medical center
• Establish and lead initiatives to support the development and maintenance of a work environment and models of care that embrace evidence-based practice
• Maintain visibility as EBP leader and expert throughout the medical center
• Oversee and guide the professional development of EBP mentors and nurses at all levels in the medical center
• Maintain professional scholarly activities
• Maintain collaboration with OSU College of Nursing and Academic Practice Partnership
• Serve on the OSUWMC DNP/DNE Student Project Approval Committee
• Serve as a lead and mentor on various shared governance committees in collaboration with the Director of Professional Practice
• Assume other duties as assigned
• Practice within OSUWMC policies and procedures
• Maintain infection control standards, implement appropriate patient safety protocols as necessary
• Adhere to OSUWMC mission, vision and value statements and service statements as demonstrated through positive customer service, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting professional goals

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees