Nursing Research Evidence Implementation Specialist- Natural Sciences

Nursing Research Evidence Implementation Specialist- Natural Sciences

SEARCH EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 19, 2024

Hiring Department: Hospital Nursing Svc

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023045

Posting Close Date: March 7, 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 an evidence-based practice specialist focusing on the coordination and the conduct of evidence-based practice and implementation science within the Department of Patient Care Services at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. This includes working closely with the nurse executive, nursing leadership, and unit-level nursing staff to implement and sustain evidence-based practice and implementation science that support strategic initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evidence-Based Practice and Implementation Science Program Development
• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, supports advancing the infrastructure of evidence-based practice and implementation science.
• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, define and direct the long-term goals of evidence-based practice and implementation science to align with university and Department of Patient Care Services goals.
• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based practice and implementation science projects within UI Health and in collaboration with the UIC College of Nursing when indicated.
• Identify sources of funding for nursing and interprofessional evidence-based practice, demonstration projects, and implementation science 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/funding applications and manage post-award responsibilities
• Supports identification and development of strategic initiatives related to evidence-based practice and implementation science.
• Engages in evidence-based practice/implementation science projects and collaborative practice projects with other hospital departments by leading evidence-based and implementation science teams, educating, and mentoring.
• Ensure that projects are planned, managed, and completed efficiently, including disseminating results. Monitor budget for projects as needed.
• Provide support and leadership for the implementation, spread, and maintenance of systems redesign processes and techniques across the Department of Patient Care Services.
• Develop evidence-based, implementation science, and quality improvement abstracts and presentations for conferences at all levels. (i.e., local through international), and articles.
• Develop papers for submission and subsequent publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ensure that projects are planned, managed, and completed efficiently, including disseminating results. Monitor budget for programs, when applicable.
• 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 evidence-based practice/implementation science projects 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.
• Identify areas of new research and support research planning through dissemination, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• An Illinois Registered Nursing license is required.  
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice or PhD  
• A minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience with progressive responsibility  
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressive nursing leadership experience  
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals  
• Strong communication, customer service, and decision–making skills  
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and financial principles; knowledge of labor laws, standards of care, and regulatory standards required.  
• BLS Healthcare provider is required.
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other related computer applications.
• Strong communication (verbally and in writing) customer service and decision–making skills  
• Detail oriented  
• Ability to lead and train other employees  
• General knowledge of office activities and grant development  

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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