Research Scientist PhD-RN

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

A research scientist is a doctoral prepared clinician that educates, mentors and consults for healthcare professionals, as well as conducts projects across the trajectory of scholarly work (PI, QI, EBP and Research) to improve patient outcomes and experience. The research scientist provides guidance and assistance for dissemination of scholarly work. This role develops the health services research program, facilitates and independently conducts academic/clinical research, supports research utilization in nursing/clinical practice, and develops an ongoing strategic plan for academic/clinical research.

Requirements

• PhD in Nursing required, or DNS.
• Active MO RN License Required
• Doctorate - Nursing/Healthcare related
• 5-10 years experience
• Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

Nice To Haves

• Experience in informatics and data analysis with a critical care nursing background.

Responsibilities

• Conducts interdisciplinary research and evidence-based practice projects that support the organization’s priorities for improving patient and/or care delivery outcomes.
• Serves in a consultative role for patient care services staff in the development and completion of interdisciplinary research and evidence based practice projects and scholarly activities.
• Collaborates with patient care services clinicians, including physician partners, to evaluate and implement best practices for clinical care, patient care delivery models, education and use of technology.
• Mentors nursing and allied health professionals in developing presentations, posters and written articles or abstracts.
• Presents original research and evidence based practice at regional and national conferences with poster or podium presentations and submits for publication in peer-review journals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees