Nursing Research & Innovation Program Lead

UnityPoint Health

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental and health insurance
Daily Pay
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a RN Nursing Research and Innovation Program Manager to serve as a consultant to the nursing organization and healthcare delivery team, promoting evidence-based practice and innovation across the region. The role leads by example, mentoring staff and advancing research utilization to improve patient outcomes.

The position oversees committees and projects, pursues grants, and partners with clinical teams to design and test policies, while ensuring

Qualifications

  • Requires leadership experience in evidence-based practice and nursing research.
  • Experience mentoring staff and leading research initiatives.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA, regulatory guidelines, and patient care quality requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Remains current with evidence-based practices and implements them across the organization.
  • Mentors nursing staff and healthcare team with research activities.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes; designs and tests new policies.

Skills

Evidence-based practice
Nursing leadership
Research coordination
Data analysis
Microsoft Office
Fluent English
Verbal and written communication

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing
Emphasis in Nursing Informatics, Education, and/or Research
Doctor of Nursing Practice
PhD in Nursing

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a RN Nursing Research and Innovation Program Manager to serve as a consultant to the nursing organization and healthcare delivery team, promoting evidence-based practice and innovation across the region. The role leads by example, mentoring staff and advancing research utilization to improve patient outcomes.

The position oversees committees and projects, pursues grants, and partners with clinical teams to design and test policies, while ensuring

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