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Atlantic Health is dedicated to nursing research. The PD Nurse Researcher supports nursing research, quality improvement, evidence-based practice and innovation at Overlook Medical Center (OMC).

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

+ Ability to engage and guide nurses through the research, quality improvement and the evidence-based process (EBP) to support improved patient outcomes, or nurse/team member satisfaction.

+ Through the model of Shared Governance, collaborate with all members of the OMC Nursing Research & Innovation Council (NRIC) with a focus on generating new knowledge and innovations, and promoting dissemination of project outcomes.

+ Support ANCC Magnet® requirements and written application.

+ Demonstrate and embrace the PRIDE core values (Purpose, respect, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Extraordinary Caring) in every aspect of the job.

+ Communicate professionally with others and maintain sharp computer skills.

Qualifications

Support nursing research, quality improvement (QI), evidence-based practice (EBP), and innovation by nurses at OMC.

Skills: Excellent written and spoken communication skills, creative education, knowledge of research and Institutional Review Board requirements, CITI training completion a plus, knowledge of statistics and study design, publication skills, ability to foster creativity in self and others, and ability to collaborate successfully.

Activities:

+ Serve as the advisor of the OMC NRIC and facilitator of goals and research/QI/EBP processes.

+ Organize EBP projects to explore the strength of evidence, and consistent evidence related to proposed practice/policy changes to determine if the evidence supports the proposed change in practice.

+ Design and execute nursing studies to address or answer clinical practice or operational questions.

+ Collaborate with other AH nurse researchers to educate nurses about the research process, AH institutional review board process, quality improvement projects EBP, abstract writing, poster presentations, and manuscript writing.

+ Guide RN team members through the AH process needed to obtain IRB approval and conduct a meaningful and well-designed nursing studies at each medical center.

+ Support the ANCC Magnet® designation by assuring elements of New Knowledge, Innovation and Improvement (NKII) are successfully achieved.

+ Lead writing of the New Knowledge, Improvement and Innovation sections for the Magnet submission.

+ Drive dissemination of nursing research/QI/EBP through publications, posters and podium presentations at local, regional, national and international professional organizations. Track dissemination with key elements (author/presenter, title, publication or conference, date, nature of the dissemination, location, etc.) on a monthly basis and for the annual report.

+ Encourage nurses to share ideas for innovation and record innovations.

+ Search and apply for grant funding for research, QI and EBP projects.

+ Communicate with leaders of Shared Governance Councils, and attend meetings as appropriate. Attend AH Shared Governance meetings, as requested.

+ Provide guidance to OMC nurses who are in school, with a requirement for a research/QI/EBP project (requiring IRB approval); review requirements, time table, and guide to completion following AH guidelines and also school requirements.

+ Serve as a data collection and statistical resource for projects (academic and non-academic). Collaborate with AH statistician to confirm design and/or findings.

+ Seek grant funding to support nursing research/QI/EBP projects.

+ Manage budget allocations in a fiscally responsible manner.

+ Support systemwide activities as requested.

Education

+ RN with Masters in Nursing or DNP Required

+ RN and PhD Preferred

License:

+ Valid New Jersey Nursing License Required

Qualifications/Requirements:

+ BLS Required

+ Nursing research experience with publications, presentation skills, teaching experience, interest or experience in innovation, CITI training (strongly advised) for minimal risk research (strongly advised), experience with IRB application submissions, successful history of grant funding a plus. Must enjoy interaction with nurses and other healthcare providers.

Relevant Experience:

+ Leadership/Management experience and strong research skills

+ Knowledge of grant funding applications

+ 5 years + experience

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

+ Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

+ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

+ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

+ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

+ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

+ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

+ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

+ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

+ Atlantic Mobile Health

+ Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

+ 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

+ Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

+ 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

+ 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

+ Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

+ Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

+ One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

+ NJ Sustainable Business

Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.

Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.

Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

+ Life & AD&D Insurance.

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

+ 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

+ PTO & Paid Sick Leave

+ Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

+ Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

+ Backup and On-Site Childcare

+ Well-Being Rewards

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

+ Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

+ Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.