Clinical Nursing Research Specialist- Natural Sciences

Clinical Nursing Research Specialist- Natural Sciences

Hiring Department: Nursing Services

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023042

Posting Close Date: April 16, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

Hourly: $32.28 -$65.33

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

About UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This position serves as a research specialist focusing on the coordination and the conduct of clinical nursing research within the Department of Patient Care Services at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and in collaboration with the UIC College of Nursing when indicated. This includes working closely with the nurse executive, nursing leadership, and unit-level nursing staff to facilitate strategic initiatives related to nursing research.

Duties & Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, develop, promote, and manage the infrastructure for new research and support implementation science (practice scholarship).
• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, define and direct the long-term goals of the research programs to align with university and Department of Patient Care Services goals.
• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate research within UI Health and in partnership with the UIC College of Nursing when indicated.
• Identify sources of funding for nursing and interprofessional research including, but not limited to, local, regional, federal, private, professional, and in-house sources and communicate information to staff and/or nursing leadership and/or staff, as appropriate.
• Develop grant applications and manage post-award responsibilities; Develop IRB applications and obtain approval.
• Develops research presentations for conferences at all levels (i.e., local through international).
• Develops paper for submission and subsequent publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Engage in research activities and collaborative research with other hospital departments by leading research teams, educating, and mentoring.
• Ensure that projects are planned, managed, and completed efficiently, including disseminating results. Monitor budget for research programs.
• Identify financial variables that affect research and support good financial stewardship in clinical trials and other research
• Serve as a resource and mentor for our Advanced Practice & Research Council and other councils as needed within our shared nursing leadership structure to identify, appraise, synthesize, and utilize research for policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Become a member of or attend university and hospital IRB Committee as a representative from nursing when and where applicable.
• Support the partnership with the University of Illinois College of Nursing and other nursing school partners to promote collaboration on research between faculty and UI Health nurses.
• Collaborate with school partner faculty and provide oversight and support for nursing students to ensure that projects are approved by UI Health, planned, managed, and completed efficiently, including disseminating results, and adhering to UI Health requirements.
• Promote the research competency of nurses by developing and implementing formal and informal educational programs related to, but not limited to, the research process, research article critique, and the development of abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Provide consultation to nurses related to proposal development, completion of research, promoting the utilization of research findings in clinical nursing practice and policies/guidelines, and evidence-based practice projects, and dissemination.

      Engage nurses and guide research teams to conduct the following:

• Maintain compliance with the requirements of the research protocol and good clinical practice while remaining cognizant of the needs of diverse patient populations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, and state accreditation and hospital policies and procedures
• Collaborate with investigators internal and external to UI Health to support effective and productive programs of research 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Illinois Registered Nursing license is required. 
• PhD required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing research experience with progressive responsibility is required. 
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals are required.
• Strong communication (verbally and in writing), customer service, and decision–making skills are required.
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and financial principles; knowledge of labor laws, standards of care, and regulatory standards required.
• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols, SPSS, SAS, or other statistical software applications is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Excel, Outlook, or PowerPoint Detail oriented.
• Ability to lead and train other employees.
• General knowledge of office activities and grant development  

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of nursing leadership experience is preferred.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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