Nursing Research Specialist

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this position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

work shift: full time

time type: full time

department: cc017513 nursing research

full time

the nursing research specialist facilitates the development and implementation of research studies and evidence-based practice projects that transform pediatric nursing practice and improve patient outcomes. The nursing research specialist leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative educational programs consistent with the guidelines for nursing professional development.

• participates in and incorporates research and evidence-based practice as a mentor, investigator, collaborator, translator, integrator and/or evaluator.
• establishes formal and informal consultative relationships that may lead to professional development or mentorship opportunities.
• serves as a clinical resource for human subjects protection by monitoring and maintaining research regulatory standards and assisting staff with submission of research protocols and human subject research determination forms.
• disseminates research findings through activities such as presentations, publications, consultation, educational programs, courses, activities, and use of other media internally and through local, regional, and national agencies.
• functions in the roles of both educator and facilitator.
• implements a variety of teaching strategies tailored to the learner’s needs.
• applies nursing and learning theoretical and conceptual foundations as a basis for developing programs.
• develops innovative educational programs that are evidence-based and free of commercial bias in accordance with the guidelines for nursing professional development and other health-related professional disciplines.
• advocates for innovative programs that support the needs of the learner and organization.
• participates in the development of a financial plan that allocates resources to support the department.
• designs, implements, and evaluates innovative and creative programs and projects.
• performs other duties as assigned.

master’s degree; or equivalent combination of education with experience

master's degree nursing, phd degree nursing

nursing- 5 years of experience

registered nurse (rn) license- arkansas or compact state

certified research specialist (crs) - uams, nursing professional development (npd-bc)- american nurses credentialing center (ancc)