Nursing Research Scientist

## Nursing Research ScientistApplylocations: Oklahoma Citytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R ## **Position Title:**Nursing Research Scientist## **Department:**Nursing Administration## **Job Description:*****New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package, including a possible sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles!***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****Education:** Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or equivalent) required**Experience:** 5 years of RN experience requiredDemonstrated expertise in nursing research, EBP, and scholarly disseminationExperience mentoring students or early‐career nurses**Certification/License/Registration:** Active RN LicenseCertified Nursing Professional Development - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
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