RN Research Scientist - Christian Hospital

Additional Information About the Role Great Opportunity to help Christian Hospital through their MAGNET designation journey Helping guide research projects throughout the hospital Interpreting data Hybrid Model work schedule Additional Preferred Requirements Must have PhD and be a Registered Nurse Previous healthcare experience preferred Overview Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state! The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions : heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. The Education Department provides state of the art, comprehensive, continuing education for all employees. To facilitate innovative, progressive, lifelong opportunities for all employees and the community we serve. The Education Department promotes a culture of continuous learning through the sharing of information to promote opportunities for personal and professional growth for all employees within the organization. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Develops the health services research program. Facilitates and independently conducts academic / clinical research, supports research utilization in nursing / clinical practice and develops an ongoing strategic plan for academic / clinical research. Responsibilities Conducts interdisciplinary research and evidence-based practice projects that support the organization’s priorities for improving patient and / or care delivery outcomes. Serves in a consultative role for patient care services staff in the development and completion of interdisciplinary research and evidence based practice projects and scholarly activities. Collaborates with patient care services clinicians, including physician partners, to evaluate and implement best practices for clinical care, patient care delivery models, education and use of technology. Mentors nursing and allied health professionals in developing presentations, posters and written articles or abstracts. Presents original research and evidence based practice at regional and national conferences with poster or podium presentations and submits for publication in peer-review journals. Minimum Requirements Education Doctorate - Nursing / Healthcare relatedExperience 5-10 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Cert / Lic in Area of Expertise Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance

• paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary
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