Senior Nurse Scientist - Center for Nursing Excellence

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Nurse Scientist to lead clinical nursing research and enhance nursing practice through evidence-based knowledge. This role emphasizes collaboration with nursing leaders and staff to improve patient care outcomes and involves directing research projects and education. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Nursing, a strong background in research, and a passion for advancing nursing practice. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes in a prestigious health system.

Qualifications

• CA RN License required for practice in California.
• Established program of research with demonstrated expertise in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Establishes infrastructure for clinical nursing research.
• Collaborates to enhance nursing practice and patient care delivery.
• Directs nursing research and evidence-based practice projects.

Skills

Advanced statistics

Data analysis

Grant writing

Nursing practice

Research education

Leadership

Writing and publishing

Creativity

Education

Doctorate (PhD) in Nursing

Job description

Description

The Senior Nurse Scientist establishes and maintains the infrastructure for the conduct of clinical nursing research and the dissemination and application of evidence-based knowledge to improve nursing practice and related outcomes. Collaborates and consults with nursing leaders and clinical nursing staff to enhance professional nursing practice, patient care delivery, and outcomes of care through the use of research and other forms of evidence. Directs and participates in the conduct of nursing research, research utilization, evidence-based practice projects and dissemination of new knowledge. This position has three main areas of work: development and conduct of research, research utilization and research education. This position serves the UCLA Health system hospitals and nursing staff.

Salary Range: $140,200 - $331,800

Qualifications

Required:

• CA RN License


• Doctorate (PhD) in Nursing with a strong emphasis in research and evidence-based practice.


• Knowledge of advanced statistics, data analysis and grant writing.


• License to practice nursing in the state of California is required.


• Established program of research.


• Demonstrated expertise in nursing practice, education and outcomes measurement and research.


• Demonstrated leadership.


• Demonstrated ability to write and publish in professional journals and texts.


• Demonstrated creativity and ability to guide others through change and to new levels of understanding.