Director of Nursing Research

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Director of Nursing Research## Department:

Health System Shared Services | HS Nursing Enterprise Leadership
** Scope of Position
** The mission of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) includes three main areas of focus: clinical care, professional development, and research.

The Director of Nursing Research is responsible for overseeing the Nursing Research Department and providing vision, strategic direction, and leadership for nursing research to the OSUWMC and the OSUWMC
-The James.  The Director of Nursing Research will work closely with nursing leadership and staff to strategically plan and align nursing research initiatives with the organization’s strategic mission as well as the MagnetTM Recognition Program. The Director of Nursing Research is responsible for integrating patient care, education, and research, and is accountable for the conduct of nursing research throughout the OSUWMC Health System and the OSUWMC – The James.

This research expert will be instrumental in developing educational programs that support the translation of the research process into practical steps for nursing staff, thereby promoting professional growth and skill development. The Director of Nursing Research will develop and foster research opportunities within the clinical setting for nurses, interprofessional teams and learners consistent with the organization’s strategic plan. The Director will mentor nursing staff, leaders, and students to conduct research that focuses on improving clinical care, quality outcomes, patient safety, and enhancement of the nursing practice environment within a high-reliability organization (HRO).
** Position Summary
** The Director of Nursing Research is a member of the nursing leadership team and contributes to the development and execution of the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.  The Director of Nursing Research functions as an expert resource and consultant to staff and leaders within the organization whose research interests relate to nursing, patient care, and/or healthcare culture/well-being. The Director of Nursing Research provides support to the nurse scientists and research teams and is responsible for developing and overseeing the organizational infrastructure to support nursing research at OSUWMC and OSUWMC - The James.##

Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate will hold a PhD in nursing, and curriculum vitae will demonstrate a progressive contribution to the body of nursing research, experience working in an academic medical center, and experience supervising / leading teams.  Additionally, the candidate will have experience as a…