Nurse Scientist

Craig Hospital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Craig Hospital is seeking a Nurse Scientist to lead research in neurological rehabilitation and translate findings into clinical practice. You will mentor staff, design studies, and partner with clinicians, physicians, and leaders to foster inquiry and innovation.

The role focuses on developing and evaluating research that advances patient outcomes, with responsibilities spanning protocol development, data analysis, dissemination, and program growth.

Qualifications

• Colorado RN license active or multi-state Compact license.
• PhD in Nursing or related field and BSN.
• Minimum five years of research experience and three years clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage clinical research studies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Mentor nursing staff on protocol development, data collection, and dissemination.
• AdvanceCraig Nursing strategic plan through nursing research activities.
• Translate evidence into clinical practice to improve outcomes.
• Support dissemination of research via publications and presentations.
• Build capacity for nursing inquiry and clinical scholarship.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory and IRB requirements.
• Maintain external professional networks to promote program growth.

Skills

Nursing research

Clinical research

Data analysis

Project management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

IRB compliance

Education

PhD in Nursing or related field

BSN

Tools

Literature search tools

Reference management software

Data management tools

Job description

Location: 3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113
Shift: Days
Schedule: 16hours/month
Application Deadline: Thursday 09/24
Salary Range: $56.56/h-$67.87/h +18% PRN Differential

Position Summary

The Nurse Scientist provides leadership in nursing research and knowledge translation to advance clinical excellence and improve outcomes for patients with neurological rehabilitation needs and nursing staff. This role partners with nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, physicians, rehabilitation professionals, and organizational leaders to foster a culture of inquiry, innovation, and scholarly practice.

The Nurse Scientist works closely with the Hospital Services to develop, implement, and evaluate research that supports the hospital’s mission. This position serves as a mentor and resource for nurses and other clinicians seeking to improve patient and team member outcomes through research and the dissemination of findings.

Position Requirements

• Licensure/Certification/Registrations: Requires a current, active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or an active multistate license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Education: Required PhD in Nursing or a related field and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of research experience and evidence of a sustained and established research program. Minimum three (3) years of clinical research. Experience mentoring clinicians and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration. Preferred: Experience in developing a nursing research program.
• Skills & Abilities: Advanced knowledge of nursing research principles and methodologies. Expertise in clinical and/or social research, and/or implementation and dissemination science. Strong project management and organizational skills. Experience with data analysis and interpretation. Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Ability to translate complex scientific findings into clinically meaningful recommendations. Proficiency with literature searching, reference management software, and data management tools.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage clinical research studies aligned with organizational strategic priorities.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to nursing staff developing research projects by assisting with protocol development, data collection, analysis, and dissemination activities.
• Implement activities that align with Craig and Nursing strategic plan to advance the vision of nursing research.
• Facilitate the translation of current evidence into clinical practice to improve patient and organizational outcomes.
• Support nursing staff in dissemination of nursing research projects (e.g., manuscript publications, conference presentations).
• Build organizational capacity for nursing inquiry and clinical scholarship.
• Promote compliance with ethical, regulatory, and institutional review board (IRB) requirements.
• Research supports hospital accreditations and designations as appropriate.
• Maintain professional networks externally to promote program growth.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

Craig Hospital Benefits: (Benefit Eligible Positions)

At Craig Hospital, we offer a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow our employees to tailor a benefits package that meets their individual needs. Planning a family or looking forward to retirement, we have options. Our medical insurance is a self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providers offering two different comprehensive plans. We offer dental insurance through Delta Dental, and vision insurance through EyeMed. Craig offers Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Craig also provides, and pays for both Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance plans for every benefit-eligible employee. We offer generous time off benefits to allow you to enjoy your time away from work too! Additionally, we have a 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement that you are eligible for upon hire. Do you want to go back to school? We have Tuition Assistance. Unexpected emergency? We have Employee Assistance Programs. For Craig, we believe in offering best-in-class benefits and, we prioritize benefits to support you.

JOIN CRAIG HOSPITAL

Nationally recognized for our excellence in spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation, Craig Hospital is more than a care facility—it’s a tight-knit community of healthcare professionals committed to transforming lives. Our nurses play a critical role in that transformation, combining technical skill with human compassion in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.