Nursing Professional Practice & Governance Specialist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Staff Associate to lead evidence-based nursing projects across the enterprise, collaborating with nursing leadership and the College of Nursing to advance patient care quality.

You will oversee assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of EBP initiatives, mentor staff, and help maintain evidence-based standards of practice throughout the Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or business administration required.
• Doctoral degree preferred (PhD, DNP).
• 8+ years of relevant experience required.
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Ohio.
• Experience leading evidence-based practice change initiatives on microsystem & macrosystem levels.
• Strong program planning, project management, and leading nursing and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of EBP projects enterprise-wide.
• Lead the review and creation of nursing policies and procedures for the Medical Center.
• Mentor staff and ensure evidence-based practice is understood and measurable.
• Collaborate with the College of Nursing and Academic Practice Partnership.
• Advance evidence-based standards of practice across the organization.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Project leadership

Nursing policy development

Team mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

Masters Degree in Nursing

Healthcare Administration

Business Administration

Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP) preferred

Job description

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Medical Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, education, and research. In conjunction with the Director of Enterprise Nursing Quality, Patient Safety, and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), the Staff Associate role leads medical center wide efforts across all inpatient and outpatient settings in establishing a culture of evidence-based professional nursing practice. The Program Director provides leadership and direction to all levels of nurses regarding the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based professional nursing standards of practice and EBP initiatives.

Position Summary

The Staff Associate oversees and provides direction for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based nursing projects for the enterprise and leads and oversees the review and creation of all nursing policies and procedures for the Medical Center. In partnership with internal and external customers, the Staff Associate works with individuals in a way that ensures that evidence-based practice is understandable and measurable. He/she works to ensure a shared sense of purpose in creating both value for the customer and the committed involvement of nursing staff at all levels. The Staff Associate serves as a leader and mentor both in the department and throughout OSUWMC. The Staff Associate demonstrates an analytical and intellectual understanding of best practices and their impact on quality of patient care. Staff Associate-level responsibilities include: maintain a professional presence throughout the enterprise, oversee and maintain evidence-based standards of practice, collaborating and integrating services within the department (nursing quality and nursing research) and with other departments; assist in maintaining a collaborative partnership with The Ohio State University College of Nursing and Academic Practice Partnership work with nursing services to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice across all levels of nursing personnel across the medical center; assess and improve evidence-based resources and service. across the enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration required. Doctoral degree preferred (PhD, DNP). 8 years of relevant experience required. 12 or more years of relevant experience preferred. Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio. Experience in leading evidence-based practice change initiatives on a microsystem & macrosystem level. Skilled in program planning, project management, and leading nursing and interdisciplinary teams; previous experience in an academic medical center and/or a health system preferred. This position has a good mix of policy/program oversight while also working to expand evidence-based practice throughout the organization. Additionally, they have a significant connection to the College of Nursing through the OSU College of Nursing & Academic Practice Partnership and the OSUWMC/DNP/DNE Student Project Approval Committee. The ideal candidate would have the ability to be detail-oriented and oversee the nursing policy as well as form good relationships with the College of Nursing and partners across the organization to expand EBP. 40 hour a week position, Monday-Friday.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.