Nurse Research Scientist - Nursing Professional Development & Research

Endeavor Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Nurse Research Scientist to enhance nursing professional development and research at Evanston Hospital. This role involves education, mentoring, and leading research initiatives while contributing to Magnet designation support. Ideal candidates will have a doctorate in nursing, a current Illinois license, and extensive experience in nursing research leadership.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive health options

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing or related field required.
• Current Illinois nursing license needed.
• Minimum 5 years in nursing research leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate research-related education.
• Facilitate Nursing Research Council and serve on IRB.
• Support research project development and data analysis.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Statistical skills

Mentoring skills

Education

Doctorate in Nursing or related field

Baccalaureate or Master’s in Nursing (if outside nursing)

Job description

Nurse Research Scientist - Nursing Professional Development & Research

Join our team as a Nurse Research Scientist - Nursing Professional Development & Research at Endeavor Health.

Position Overview

• Location: Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL
• Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
• Hours: Monday-Friday
• Hourly Pay Range: $42.54 - $65.94 (based on experience and qualifications)

Key Responsibilities

1. Research Education & Mentoring (50%): Develop and coordinate research-related education, provide didactic teaching, and mentor nurses at all levels.
2. Committee & Council Participation (10%): Facilitate the Nursing Research Council, serve on IRB, and participate in leadership activities.
3. Research Activities (10%): Support research project development, data analysis, and dissemination of findings.
4. Presentations & Publications (10%): Maintain research visibility, assist with publications, and promote research dissemination.
5. Innovation & Quality Improvement (10%): Stay current with literature, evaluate best practices, and facilitate new research ideas.
6. Magnet Designation Support (10%): Contribute to Magnet documentation and standards, and support nursing research strategies.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate in Nursing or related field; if outside nursing, must have a Baccalaureate or Master’s in Nursing.
• Licensure & Certification: Current Illinois nursing license; specialty certification related to role (must obtain within 12 months if not already certified).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in nursing research leadership, success in securing external funding, and experience in peer-reviewed publications and national presentations.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal, leadership, statistical, and mentoring skills; experience in journal publication and research dissemination.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, career development opportunities, comprehensive health options, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

About Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a comprehensive healthcare system serving over 4.2 million residents across Illinois, with more than 25,000 team members and 6,000 physicians. We are committed to excellence in nursing and patient care, with multiple Magnet-recognized hospitals.

Visit www.endeavorhealth.org to learn more about our mission and values.