Nurse Manager, Research Innovation

The Nurse Researcher will support nursing research, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and innovation.

Essential Job Functions :

• Candidate will have the ability to engage and guide nurses through the research, quality improvement and EBP processes to support improve patient outcomes, or nurse / team member satisfaction.Â
• Through the model of Shared Governance, collaborate with all members of the research council with a focus on generating new knowledge and innovations, and promoting dissemination of project outcomes.Â
• The candidate will engage in the systemwide Nursing Research and Innovation Council to represent the medical center where they work.Â
• Support ANCC Magnet requirements and written application.
• Candidate will demonstrate and embrace the PRIDE core values (Professionalism, Respect, Involvement, Dignity and Excellence) in every aspect of their job.
• Candidate must have excellent communication and computer skills.
• Serve as a facilitator of goals and research / QI / EBP and innovation processes for the Nursing Research Councils at MMC. Â Â
• As a member of the council, serve as a resource for goals and research / QI / EBP and innovation processes for the AHS Nursing Shared Governance Research and Innovation Council.Â
• Organize EBP projects to explore the strength of evidence and summarize  evidence-based reviews related to proposed practice / policy changes to determine if the evidence supports the proposed change in practice.
• Design and execute nursing studies to address or answer clinical practice or operational questions. Â
• Collaborate with other AHS nurse researchers to educate nurses about the research process, AHS institutional review board process, QI projects EBP, abstract writing, poster presentations, and manuscript writing. Â
• Guide RN team members through the AHS process needed to obtain IRB approval and conduct a meaningful and well-designed nursing studies. Â
• Support the ANCC Magnet designation by assuring elements of New Knowledge, Innovation and Improvement (NKII) are successfully achieved.Â
• Lead writing of the New Knowledge, Improvement and Innovation sections for the Magnet submission.
• Drive dissemination of nursing research / QI / EBP through publications, posters and podium presentations at local, regional, national and international professional organizations.

Track dissemination with key elements (author / presenter, title, publication or conference, date, nature of the dissemination, location, etc.

on a monthly basis and for the annual report.Â

• Encourage nurses to share ideas for innovation and record innovations. Collaborate with the Atlantic Venture Studios / Atlantic Healthcare Advancement (AHa!) to share and develop novel ideas.Â
• Search and apply for grant funding for research, QI and EBP projects.Â
• Communicate with leaders of Shared Governance Councils, and attend MMC meetings, as appropriate : Practice Council, Quality Council, and Professional Development Council, APN Council, Research Council, Night Council, and Executive Council. Â
• At the MMC Practice Council and the AHS Practice Council review proposed new practices / policies for recent and accurate evidence listed as references, in APA format.
• Provide guidance to AHS nurses who are in school, with a requirement for a research / QI / EBP project (requiring IRB approval);

review requirements, time table, and guide to completion following AHS guidelines and also school requirements.Â

• Serve as a data collection and statistical resource for projects (academic and non-academic). Collaborate with AHS statistician to confirm design and / or findings.
• Facilitate the EBP Scholars Program (10-month program) for clinical nurses.
• Collaborate and co-facilitate the Designing Nurses Work Shop sessions (10 month program)
• Seek grant funding to support nursing research / QI / EBP projects.Â
• Plan and manage budget allocations in a fiscally responsible manner. Provide monthly variance reports.Â
• Support systemwide activities as requested.Â
• Plan, initiate and host the MMC Nursing Research Conference annually in the Fall.

Required :

1. RN degree with PhD in Nursing

2. Â Leadership / management experience and strong research skills

3. Knowledge of grant funding applications

4. 5 years+ as a clinical nurse

5. Experience with publications and presentations

6. Interest or experience in innovation

7. Experience with IRB application submissions

Preferred :

training for minimal risk research

2. Successful history of grant funding

About US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is that anyone who enters anyone of our facilities, receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost.

That commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 18,000 team members.

Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the state, and committed to creating a Trusted Network of CaringÂ.

Our facilities and sites of care include :

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morriston NJ
• Atlantic Rehabilitation
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.  We are part of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization, one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We receiver awards and recognitions for what we provide to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades :

• 100 Best Companies to Work For  and FORTUNE magazine (13 years in a row)
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level 'Well Workplace' : Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• CEO Cancer Gold Standard â ¢
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials' Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care :   Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine
• Security 500 : Security Magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable BusinessÂ

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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