Director, Nursing Research

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger seeks a Director of Nursing Research to lead nursing-led research initiatives across the health system, funded by Geisinger Research Institute and Nursing Research. The role blends clinical practice, education, and scholarly inquiry while fostering evidence-based care.

This hybrid, system-wide position includes mentoring, data access facilitation, and dissemination of findings through journals and conferences.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the 12-month Nursing Research Fellowship program, ensuring a structured, high-impact experience for participants.
• Mentor nurses conducting clinical research and build research capability across the organization.
• Facilitate access to health system data and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for nursing and healthcare research initiatives.
• Guide nursing researchers through IRB processes, ensuring compliance and successful project execution.
• Champion dissemination of research through publications, presentations, and conferences locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Partner with Geisinger School of Nursing faculty to develop and conduct educational research advancing nursing education and practice.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Professional Presentation

Research Analysis

Research And Development Function

Research Documents

Research Regulatory Environment

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Worker Type: Regular
Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary

Are you passionate about advancing nursing practice through research, mentorship, and innovation? Geisinger is seeking a Director, Nursing Research to lead the development and growth of nursing-led research initiatives across our health system. This unique role is jointly funded by the Geisinger Research Institute and Nursing Research, providing an opportunity to influence both clinical practice and nursing education while fostering a culture of inquiry and evidence-based care.

Job Duties

• Leads the 12-month Nursing Research Fellowship and collaborates closely with Geisinger School of Nursing (GSON) faculty to advance both clinical and educational nursing research.
• This position is jointly funded by the Research Institute and Nursing Research.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the 12-month fellowship program, ensuring a structured, high-impact experience for participants.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to nurses conducting clinical research, building capability and confidence in scholarly inquiry.
• Facilitate appropriate access to health system data and ensure its effective use to support nursing and interprofessional research initiatives.
• Guide fellows and nursing staff through IRB preparation, submission, and compliance for nursing-led research projects.
• Support and promote the presentation and publication of research through peer-reviewed journals, internal forums, and national venues.
• Foster an environment that values curiosity, mentorship, and evidence-based practice within nursing and educational programs.
• Partner with GSON faculty to design and execute educational research initiatives that advance nursing education and practice.
• Work is typically performed in an office environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

• Lead and oversee Geisinger's 12-month Nursing Research Fellowship Program, creating a structured and meaningful experience for nurse fellows.
• Mentor and support nurses engaged in clinical research, building research capability and confidence across the organization.
• Facilitate access to health system data and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance nursing and healthcare research initiatives.
• Guide nursing researchers through the IRB process, ensuring compliance and successful project execution.
• Champion the dissemination of research through publications, presentations, and local, regional, and national conferences.
• Partner with Geisinger School of Nursing faculty to develop and conduct educational research that advances nursing education and professional practice.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, scholarship, and evidence-based practice throughout Geisinger.
• We’re looking for a leader who: Has a passion for nursing research and mentorship. Excels at building collaborative relationships across clinical, academic, and research settings. Is committed to advancing nursing science and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.
• This is a hybrid, system-wide position with some travel required.
• Home office location will be based on the candidate’s region.

Education

Doctoral Degree- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 5 years-Clinical (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills

• Interpersonal Communication
• Professional Presentation
• Research Analysis
• Research And Development Function
• Research Documents
• Research Regulatory Environment

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

P.S. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

We are an affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.