Research Scientist RN

Providence • Anchorage, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Scientist assumes responsibility for the promotion and coordination of nurse-led clinical research, evidence-based practice projects, and quality improvement initiatives across the Alaska regions. This includes leading activities aimed to promote, adopt, and embrace a culture of professional practice and attainment of excellence in clinical outcomes. Serves as a liaison to system-level Nursing Institute initiatives including Magnet,® Clinical Scholarship and Inquiry, Quality Improvement, and the Institutional Review Board. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Business, or other related area. If the master’s degree is not in nursing, then the baccalaureate degree or doctorate must be in Nursing.
• Direct to Master’s Degree in Nursing Program and Registered Nurse licensure (also called Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs) meets the Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree requirements.
• BSN to PhD program, with or without a formal master’s degree meets this requirement.
• Ph.D. in Nursing, Education, or related program.
• Completion of a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program does meet this requirement.
• Upon hire: Alaska Registered Nurse License
• Upon hire: Professional certification in this field approved by ANCC such as Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), or completed within 2 years of hire into the position
• 5 years acute care nursing experience

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Experience as a PI or CoPI, or directing one or more research studies; this experience may be gained during enrollment in an accredited PhD or EdD program.
• 1 year teaching research processes to/for RNs; this experience may be gained during enrollment in an accredited PhD or EdD program
• 1 year success in securing extramural funding for research.
• Primary authorship of peer-reviewed publication
• 5 years leading or facilitating quality and evidence-based improvement projects; this experience may be gained during enrollment in an accredited PhD or EdD program.

Responsibilities

• Promotion and coordination of nurse-led clinical research, evidence-based practice projects, and quality improvement initiatives across the Alaska regions.
• Leading activities aimed to promote, adopt, and embrace a culture of professional practice and attainment of excellence in clinical outcomes.
• Serving as a liaison to system-level Nursing Institute initiatives including Magnet,® Clinical Scholarship and Inquiry, Quality Improvement, and the Institutional Review Board.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree