Director of Nursing Research (RN)

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 118,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Nursing Research to lead the development of a comprehensive Nursing Research Program. This pivotal role involves collaboration with academic institutions and healthcare professionals to enhance nursing practice through innovative research and evidence-based practices. The successful candidate will mentor emerging nurse scientists, promote scholarly inquiry, and contribute to the strategic direction of nursing education and research. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing nursing knowledge and improving patient care outcomes in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or relevant field required.
• 5-7 years of leadership, educator, and clinician experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a strategic program of research activities.
• Mentors early career nurse scientists and practitioners.
• Disseminates knowledge through publications and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Research Methodology

Nursing Education

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in Nursing

Tools

Statistical Software

Library Resources

Job description

General Summary of Position
The Director of Nursing Research serves in a joint role with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (MGUH) and Georgetown University School of Nursing (GUSON). This position includes an academic appointment in the GUSON with 50% dedicated effort to academic responsibilities associated with that appointment. Non-tenure track academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications. The Incumbent leads the development of a Nursing Research Program that supports the mission, vision, and goals of both institutions as they collaborate to further Nursing practice through the development and dissemination of new knowledge. An environment of evidence-based practice application is supported and expanded through collaboration with nursing staff, nursing leaders, and other healthcare disciplines within both institutions and the community. Role models and supports professional practice and lifelong professional development. Contributes to strategic and operational plans and initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and maintains a strategic program of research activities, including input from relevant stakeholders, that guides nursing inquiry and dissemination of research.

Promotes a culture of scholarly inquiry through user-friendly education and accessibility to nurses in both organizations.

Mentors early career nurse scientists, practitioners, clinical nurses, and others in the development and implementation of research projects, including identification of research questions, review of the literature, development of proposals, proposal review, implementation, and dissemination of findings.

Develops and expands methods and resources for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and information needed to conduct research including library resources, databases, data collection, institutional review of proposals, statistical support, software applications, and information technology. Facilitates collaboration among nurses and other health care disciplines in the conduct of research activities.

Disseminates knowledge through internal and external publications and conference presentations. Provides education and guidance for nurses on the evaluation and translation of research through innovative programs.

Collaborates with nursing leaders to assess the learning needs of nurses related to research. Mentors nursing leaders and clinical nurses to evaluate and apply evidence in their practice responsibilities, including Department of Nursing standards of care, standards of practice, policies and procedures, models of care, quality improvement, and staff development programs.

Contributes expertise and mentorship in the development of nurse led, interdisciplinary research and scholarship. Serves as a Collaborative Governance liaison/chair for the MGUH Research and Evidence-Based Practice Council.

Mentors, recognizes, and rewards nurses' professional scholarship activities, particularly presentations and publications. Establishes and maintains effective relationships and working agreements with key research partners, including staff and administration within MGUH and GUSON, Institutional Review Boards, academic institutions, and other external research-based organizations.

Demonstrates effective interpersonal, oral, written, and electronic communication skills. Manages financial resource needs and sources of support for evidence-based practice and research activities, including internal and external funding to support evidence-based practice and research activities. Assures program of research supports ANCC Magnet Program requirements.

Leads inter- and intra- disciplinary research teams in both institutions. Leads and/or collaborates with other professionals, including GUSON faculty and MGUH clinicians, in securing grant funds for research conduct or other related initiatives.

Teaches and advises graduate (PhD, DNP) and/or undergraduate students and participates in the development and evaluation of nursing curricula.

Serves on PhD dissertation committees and DNP project teams.

Participates in GUSON governance activities (e.g., Executive Faculty, Operations Committee, Committee on the Advancement of Nursing Scholarship (CANS), Faculty Development Committee).

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Doctoral degree Research doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Nursing or relevant field required

Experience

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible job related experience that demonstrates a record as an effective leader, educator, and clinician, with a record of research/evidence based practice scholarship, including external presentations and publications required
• Academic experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
• Certification in area of specialty within 1 Year required
• Certification in nursing administration by a nationally recognized nursing organization within 1 Year required

This position has a hiring range of $118,331 - $230,172