Nurse Scientist

American Nurses Association; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous PTO

401K retirement contributions up to 7%

Job summary

The American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) seeks a Nurse Scientist to lead and support a high-performing research team, guiding research across the Enterprise and its subsidiaries including ANA, ANCC, and ANF. You will drive scientific leadership, mentorship, and scholarly dissemination.

Join ANE to advance nursing research, influence policy, and advance health equity. A PhD and RN license are required, with strong writing, collaboration, and travel 10–15% expected.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) and active RN license in the U.S.
• Minimum five years of post-doctoral research experience in health services, nursing workforce, or applied clinical research.
• Proven grant writing and peer-reviewed publications track record.
• Experience with multi-site research protocols and complex study design.

Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and implement rigorous nursing research protocols across the ANE.
• Serve as principal investigator on funded and unfunded initiatives aligned with ANE priorities.
• Lead collaborative research and engage stakeholders to advance strategic priorities.
• Provide scientific leadership and mentorship to internal teams.
• Develop competitive grant proposals and translate findings into scholarly products.

Skills

Research design

Grant writing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Policy knowledge

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Ph.D. in Nursing

RN license in US

Tools

MS365 Suite

Job description

Career Title: Nurse Scientist

Department: Research and Quality

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

FLSA: Exempt

Career Summary

The American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) seeks a Nurse Scientist to lead and support a highly skilled, high-performing team of up to two direct reports. The Nurse Scientist is an experienced, visionary leader who will guide and support research that demonstrates the impact, value, and innovation of nursing. This role is essential to advancing ANE’s research strategy and aligning scholarly efforts across the Enterprise and its subsidiaries, including the American Nurses Association (ANA), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and American Nurses Foundation. Join the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) and be part of the team building a healthy world through The Power of Nurses™. Our goals are to (1) Elevate the Profession of Nursing Globally (2) Evolve the Practice of Nursing to Improve Health, Health Care, and Health Equity (3) Ensure the Professional Success of Nurses.

• Evolve the Practice of Nursing to Improve Health, Health Care, and Health Equity and (3) Ensure the Professional Success of Nurses. Our core values: Trusted, Inclusive, Innovative and Empowered guide everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic workplace where employees can thrive.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off. Our modern office spaces are designed to foster collaboration and creativity. The collaborative culture and supportive team environment make ANE a great place to grow your career.

What You Will Do

Research and Scientific Leadership

• Design, lead, and implement rigorous nursing research protocols across the ANE, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Serve as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on funded and unfunded research initiatives aligned with the ANE Strategic Plan and Research Advisory Council priorities, including areas such as the value of nursing, credentialing outcomes, workforce dynamics, and evidence-based innovation.
• Lead and contribute to collaborative research initiatives and engage internal and external stakeholders to advance strategic priorities.
• Acts as internal advisor to program staff on research-related processes and procedures to maintain and enhance the scientific foundations of ANCC’s credentialing programs. Directs a range of Program support activities and initiatives such as coordinating rater reliability studies; initiating multi-site research opportunities for credentialed organizations; developing program content for the annual Research Symposium; conducting analyses of Program-generated data to inform Program decisions; and summarizing research literature relevant to credentialing.
• Drive the development of competitive grant proposals, contributing to funding acquisition and sustainability of the research portfolio.
• Lead the analysis of complex datasets and translate findings into high-impact scholarly products, including peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, and national/international presentations.
• Support strategic partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and policy stakeholders to advance collaborative research.
• Represent the Institute in national and international research forums, advisory groups, and thought leadership initiatives, elevating the visibility and influence of ANE research.
• Provide scientific leadership and mentorship to internal teams, fostering a culture of inquiry, rigor, and innovation.
• Lead scholarly dissemination and drive post-publication engagement to maximize the reach, visibility, and impact of research findings.
• Precepts DNP and PhD doctoral students.

What You Bring To The American Nurses Enterprise

Education

• Doctoral Degree (Ph. D.) or equivalent, and unincumbered registered nurse

Related Work Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of post-doctoral research or equivalent experience in health services, nursing workforce, or applied clinical research.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing and peer-reviewed publications.
• Familiarity with the design and implementation of multi-site research protocols

Certificates, Licences And Registrations Required

• Licensure: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the U.S.
• Certification: ANCC professional nursing certification preferred; research certification considered within 2 years of hire.

Computer Skills Required

• Knowledge of MS365 Suite is required.
• Other databases across the ANCC preferred.

Other Skills Required

• Strong research design expertise (quantitative, including big data research, qualitative, and mixed methods).
• Excellent analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of health policy, nursing workforce trends, and credentialing frameworks.
• Ability to build consensus and lead collaborative initiatives.
• Familiarity with ANCC accreditation standards.
• Flexibility in working with multiple teams, strong collaboration skills, time management and prioritization of multiple projects.
• Occasional travel required (approximately 10–15%) for meetings, conferences, and ANE events.

What ANE Offers You

Join us and support more than 5 million Registered Nurses in the United States. Every role within ANE contributes to a healthier world through The Power of Nurses™. An opportunity to help transform a 129-year-old organization to meet the future needs and demands within Health Care. Be a role model for embracing and empowering the uniqueness of every employee. Continuously innovating through creative and strategic initiatives.

Exceptional benefits including but not limited to 401K retirement contributions of up to 7%, generous PTO which includes the week-off between Dec 25 and Jan 1, in addition to Personal Days-off, 11 paid Holidays, excellent health/medical benefits, and much more.

Commitment to your career development and advancement through ANE learning and development programs (internally and externally).

Work Schedule

Hybrid employees must work a minimum of 20% in the office.

Location:

ANE Headquarters office located at: 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Learn More About The American Nurses Enterprise

https://www.nursingworld.org/ana-enterprise-jobs/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-nurses-association

The American Nurses Enterprise

Founded in 1896, the American Nurses Enterprise is the family of nonprofit organizations that comprise of the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation (ANF).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The ANE is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.