Nursing Research Scientist

## Nursing Research Scientist Apply locations:
Oklahoma Citytime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0066617##
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* Position Title:

** Nursing Research Scientist##
** Department:
** Nursing Administration##
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* Job Description:

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*** 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
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* Education:

** Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or equivalent) required
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* 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)
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