Research Nurse Scientist - Nursing Excellence

San Bernardino County•Colton, CA

About The Position

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) seeks an experienced Research Nurse Scientist for its Nursing Excellence Department. The role oversees research study functions and facilitates evidence-based practice (EBP) to positively impact patient care and nursing practice. The position manages and conducts research projects within established timelines, parameters, and budgets; oversees studies and monitors project progress; develops and maintains research standards and protocols; and supports compliant study execution. It also identifies educational gaps and plans, develops, delivers, and evaluates education, training, and continuing education programs and materials. The role oversees research applications and related documents, coordinates procedures and best-practice guidelines, and conducts training. ARMC is a public, nonprofit, 456-bed, university-affiliated teaching hospital on a 70-acre campus in Colton, California. It includes a regional burn center, comprehensive stroke center, Level I trauma center, and inpatient behavioral health center, and operates community-based primary care clinics and specialty outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacent California University of Science and Medicine.

Requirements

  • Current license as a Registered Nurse with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing, maintained as required.
  • Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field.
  • At least four years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital.
  • Current Healthcare Provider-level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, maintained as required.
  • Complete ongoing educational units and certifications required for assigned areas of responsibility.

Nice To Haves

  • PhD in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Responsibilities

  • Manage, administer, and conduct research projects within established time frames, parameters, and budgets.
  • Oversee research studies and serve as a liaison to monitor and update project progress.
  • Develop research practice standards and review and update them regularly.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of research protocols to coordinate compliant protocol execution.
  • Identify educational gaps and develop, implement, conduct, and evaluate educational programs.
  • Oversee the research application process and ensure timely completion of applications, documents, consents, and forms.
  • Ensure research is conducted in accordance with applicable requirements and guidelines.
  • Coordinate and develop procedures and best-practice guidelines, and conduct training.
  • Plan, develop, assess, and implement education, training, and continuing education programs; develop training materials.

Benefits

  • The County offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
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