RN Nursing Research and Innovation Program Manager

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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

Overview

The RN Nursing Research and Innovation Program Manager acts as a consultant to the nursing organization and healthcare delivery team related to evidence-based practice and nursing research. Supports the application of evidence-based practice within the organization and serves as an innovator and educator for the community and region at large. Leads by example, promoting a professional practice environment by fostering a spirit of inquiry, scholarly activity, evidence-based practice, and research utilization. Engages nursing and the healthcare team in a constant pursuit of innovation and excellence in care delivery that are reflected in patient outcomes. Leads and supports committees and councils, as well as individual nurses, by identifying areas and opportunities for research and innovation and supporting the fruition of the identified areas.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Research

• Remains current with and ensures implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Mentors nursing staff and healthcare team members with research activities.
• Researches and develops experiments to identify ways to improve nurse environment.
• Designs and tests new policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities to improve clinical practice throughout the organization.
• Monitors and reviews current literature to identify opportunities for patient care improvements.

35%

Leadership

• Leads Shared Governance Councils
• Coordinates and participates in educational and professional growth opportunities to nursing personnel and healthcare team members.
• Exemplifies a constant desire for improvement surrounding patient care and clinical outcomes.
• Serves as a clinical coach for nursing and healthcare team members around evidence-based practice and strategic priorities.
• Engages and supports nursing and healthcare team members on identification and implementation of research projects.
• Participates in professional organizations.

35%

Community Outreach

• Collaborates with other facilities, as needed, to conduct research and perform research-related activities
• Works with STEM programs in local schools to support the interest of healthcare profession.
• Participates in community activities that support the mission, vision, and values of UnityPoint Health and UPH-St. Luke's Hospital.

20%

Financial Management

• Pursue and obtain grants for research funding.
• Participate in development of budgeting related to research and innovation activities.

5%

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

5%

5%

Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

• Lead innovation and evidence-based projects
• Lead active research
• 2-3 years of nursing leadership related to nursing

License(s)/Certification(s):

• RN licensure in the state of Iowa
• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Maintains current BLS certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Competent ability with computers including data analysis and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend fluent English
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

SCOPE:

Position has supervisory responsibilities? Yes ? or No ? If yes, complete below.

Number of Employees Supervised (Complete if position has supervisory responsibilities of individuals)

Direct

Indirect

Total

Exempt

Non-Exempt

Total

Budget Control (Complete if position has budget responsibilities)

Annual Operating Budget (including payroll)

Annual Revenue/Sales

Other Scope Measurements

Pertinent to the position, such as number of beds, number of units/departments, number of employees leading, cases per month, etc.

Item

Number

Mental/Cognitive Demands:

(List any special mental and cognitive abilities required by the position in your specific environment)

• Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational, and lifestyle backgrounds.
• Respects patient confidentiality in all communication; fully adheres to St. Luke's Standards of Excellence and Code of Conduct.
• Exercises sound judgment, seeking advice when appropriate.
• Easily grasps new concepts and acquires new skills and procedures readily.
• Possesses creative thinking, analytical problem solving and decision making abilities; self-direction; theoretical implementation and evaluation.
• Able to handle multiple tasks, cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints.
• Able to make cogent and persuasive oral and written presentations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Requirements

? Talk/Hear (communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information)

? See (defect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess)

? Stand or Sit (stationary position)

? Walk (move, traverse)

? Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, position)

? Climb (stairs/ladders) or Balance (ascent/descent, work stop, traverse)

? Bend/Stoop/Kneel

? Squat/Crouch/Crawl

? Reaching/Twisting

? Taste/Smell (detect, distinguish, determine)

? Pushing/Pulling

Lifting Requirements

(Check appropriate category to perform job – with or without accommodations)

? Level 1; Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

? Level 2; Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, pushing or pulling arm or leg controls or maintaining a production rate pace. Light work requires physical exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work.

? Level 3; Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

? Level 4; Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

? Level 5; Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of forces occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

? Normal Office Surroundings

? Vibration

? Exposure to Fumes

? Mechanical Hazards

? Exposure to Dust

? Chemical Hazards

? Exposure to Extreme Temperatures

? Electrical Hazards

? Wet and/or Humid

? Radiant Energy Hazards

? Noise

? Explosives Hazards

? Mists or Gases

? Burn Hazards

Other/Comments:

Precautions must be followed when working in any health care environment. May be exposed to violent or potentially violent patients.

OSHA Categories

? Category I: Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

? Category II: Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

? Category III: Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

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