11th November, 2024Position Summary Responsible and accountable for development, implementation, dissemination, and evaluation of the strategic plan for nursing research as part of the overall nursing strategic plan for the ECU Health System. Ensures that all activities are aligned with the organizational and departmental goals and strategic initiatives of the Health System. The Director provides expert consultation in research practice and activities including ensuring adequate quality, funding, and delivery of research projects to include the nursing team. The Director assists the CNE and VP Nursing Excellence, APRN leaders, and other stakeholders in promoting excellent nursing practice across the system. The Director also plays a key role in leading research activities for the interdisciplinary group of colleagues within the system. A key objective is to raise the profile of nursing evidence-based research in the healthcare community as well as providing leadership to individuals in conducting research.
Minimum Requirements - Valid unencumbered NC RN License.
- Master's of Science in Nursing required.
- 5 to 7 years of research experience required.
- 2(+) years of clinical experience required.
- Demonstrated experience in research and leadership.
- Established record in execution of federal and industry regulations pertaining to research.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating a Nursing Research Program.
- Ability to review and interpret emerging data and proactively implement measures to ensure delivery of quality study results.
- Successfully published in Nursing and or Healthcare peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated experience in presenting to small and large groups on healthcare related topics.
- Accomplished advanced skills in human relations, communications, and interprofessional collaboration.
- Ability to navigate a complex matrixed environment and coach/mentor teams that are diverse in terms of expertise, background, and geography on research related initiatives.