• RN Research Scientist Director

    Ascension Health (Chicago, IL)


    Details

    + **Department:** Research and EBP

    + **Schedule:** Full Time, Monday- Friday, Days

    + **Hospital:** Remote

    + **Location:** Off-site

     

    Benefits

     

    Paid time off (PTO)

     

    Various health insurance options & wellness plans

     

    Retirement benefits including employer match plans

     

    Long-term & short-term disability

     

    Employee assistance programs (EAP)

     

    Parental leave & adoption assistance

     

    Tuition reimbursement

     

    Ways to give back to your community

     

    _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

    Responsibilities

    Direct and oversee clinical research activities.

     

    + Leading nursing research efforts that address the system's priorities of patient safety, health equity, and nurse well-being.

    + Informing quality improvement efforts through data

    + Publishing and presenting research findings

    + Train and support nurses to conduct research.

    + Pursue grant funding- training and research grants.

    + Develop and implement policies, procedures, standards and strategic plans for research and evidence-based practice.

    + Plan and manage financial operations for research grants.

    + Develop and maintain relationships with internal/external sources including other departments, research institutions, regulatory agencies, sponsors, funding sources and the scientific/research community.

    + Ensure that activities comply with federal, state, local and internal regulations/standards.

    Requirements

    Licensure / Certification / Registration:

    + Preferred Credential(s):• Registered Nurse.• Certification specializing in Research Professional.• Research Professional.

    Education:

    + BSN and PhD in Nursing required.

    Work Experience:

    + 5 years of experience required.

    + 10 years of experience preferred.

    + 2 years of leadership or management experience required.

    + 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

    Additional Preferences

    + Strong Quantitative Experience HIGHLY desired.

    + Nursing PHD is required.

     

    Why Join Our Team

     

    Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

     

    Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

     

    Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

     

    Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

     

    For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

     

    As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

     

    Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

     

    Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

     

    E-Verify Statement

     

    This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

     

    E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf)