Nursing Research Scientist

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) plan

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City seeks a Nursing Research Scientist to lead a strategic program of nursing research, improve patient outcomes, and cultivate a culture of inquiry across the nursing workforce.

The role provides scientific leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with academic partners, supports IRB processes, and aligns scholarly work with organizational priorities to advance evidence‑based practice.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or equivalent) required.
• 5 years of RN experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise in nursing research, EBP, and scholarly dissemination.
• Experience mentoring students or early‑career nurses.
• Active RN license and ANCC certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a coordinated program of nursing research to improve patient outcomes.
• Maintain expertise in research methods, EBP frameworks, data analysis, and scholarly dissemination.
• Ensure research activities comply with ethical, legal, regulatory, and institutional standards.
• Promote integration of research findings into clinical practice and student learning.
• Provide mentorship on research design, project execution, and scholarly writing.
• Support students and staff in IRB processes and data collection.
• Disseminate findings through publications and conference presentations.
• Partner with nursing leadership and academic institutions to align priorities.

Skills

Nursing research

Data analysis

Mentoring students

IRB processes

EBP (evidence‑based practice)

Education

Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or equivalent)

Job description

Position Title

Nursing Research Scientist

Department

Nursing Administration

Job Description

The Nurse Scientist leads a strategic program of nursing research designed to improve patient outcomes and cultivate a culture of inquiry across the nursing workforce. This role provides scientific leadership, mentorship, and collaborative support for research, evidence‑based practice (EBP) initiatives, and scholarly dissemination. The Nurse Scientist partners with nursing leadership, academic institutions, and system stakeholders to advance high‑quality research, support student and employee development, and align scholarly work with organizational priorities.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Lead a coordinated program of nursing research that advances patient outcomes and strengthens a culture of inquiry.
• Maintain expertise in research methods, EBP frameworks, data analysis, and scholarly dissemination.
• Ensure all research activities comply with ethical, legal, regulatory, and institutional standards.
• Promote integration of research findings into clinical practice and student learning experiences.
• Serve as a scientific mentor for undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
• Provide individualized coaching on research design, project execution, and scholarly writing.
• Support students and employees in navigating IRB processes, data collection, and analysis.
• Foster confidence and competence in presenting and publishing scholarly work.
• Partner with nursing leadership, academic institutions, and system departments to support research priorities.
• Communicate project status, risks, outcomes, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, research offices, and professional organizations.
• Participate in committees, taskforces, and collaborative initiatives that support research and student development.
• Promote dissemination of student and departmental research through publications and conference presentations.
• Support manuscript preparation, abstract development, and submission processes.
• Encourage and model scholarly productivity aligned with organizational goals.
• Promote, develop, and support OU Health Nursing's digital presence and engagement within various internal and external media platforms.

General Job Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or equivalent) required
• Experience: 5 years of RN experience required
• Demonstrated expertise in nursing research, EBP, and scholarly dissemination
• Experience mentoring students or early‑career nurses
• Certification/License/Registration: Active RN license
• Certified Nursing Professional Development - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.