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Job TitleNurse Scientist II

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentNursing Research-Nursing Institute

                      

Job CodeT33021

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Nurse Scientist II 

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

The Office of Nursing Research and Innovation encourages any nurse who has a research question, an idea for a research study, or an innovative process, system or device to come forward and pursue their ideas. Oftentimes, the most important ideas for research are those generated by clinicians who provide direct patient care. Mentorship is available by Nurse Scientists who are PhD-prepared nurses with experience in nursing research and providing guidance and support to facilitate the conduct, translation and dissemination of research and evidence-based nursing practices. 
 

A caregiver in this position works 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday in-person at Main Campus. A hybrid schedule, 3 days working remotely at home in Northeast Ohio and 2 days working in-person at Main Campus, may be a possibility.
 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Meet goals regarding evidence-based nursing practices, research and innovative solutions. 

Meet protégée needs for research advancement (PCIO, design/implement/analysis and dissemination/translation into practice).  

Support grant development and submission and IRM, OSR and CCR correspondence/activities. 

Be an educator, coach and co-investigator.  

Collaborate to meet Nursing Institute and Office on Research and Innovation goals/strategic activity management. 

Work collaboratively with Div. Clinical Research, OSR, IRB, Law Department, Lerner Research Institute and Research Compliance office to assure optimal activities/expectations. 

Demonstrate leadership and professional relationships with national nursing organizations, local colleges with doctorate programs, etc. 

Identify and guide others in optimal evidence/best practices/systems of care related to mentoring Institutes. 

Initiate and facilitate relationships with funding agencies, nursing organizations, foundations, local colleges with master's and doctoral nursing programs, and corporations. 

Demonstrate progression in dissemination of new research and innovation evidence by developing/guiding papers for self/mentees in high-tiered peer-review journals (minimum 2/year- 1st author and 1 as mentor) and presenting at national meetings (minimum, 2 per year) on relevant topics to hospital/ ambulatory care processes, outcomes, systems, interventions and operational efficiencies, and research involving novel interventions. 

Ensure that oneself and nurses/teams being mentored follow policies and procedures related to confidentiality, research compliance and research contracts, budgeting, etc. 

Serve as a consultant to external nurse scientists, corporations, and government agencies. 

Serve on Nursing Institute and non-CCF (external) committees. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

A research-based doctorate in nursing (PhD or DNSc) or a related field (SCD, EdD, etc.) with a completed research dissertation.  

State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).  

At least three years of experience as a Nurse Scientist I or a related role.  

Extensive research experience with multiple research designs/methods and evidence of publication of findings. 

Received previous extramural grant funding.  

Qualified for faculty appointment with collegiate partners.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

Escalating publication experience (research/reviews) in peer-reviewed journals as 1st author.  

Invited podium presentations at location/national meetings.  

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Physical Requirements:

Requires extensive sitting/dexterity to perform PC work.

Requires the ability to walk to other parts of CC to attend meetings and the ability to drive to Northeast Ohio Cleveland Clinic hospitals, regional medical practices/ambulatory care centers, local colleges and corporate sites; in some cases, may require carrying or pushing weight assoc. with paperwork and/or clinical devices used in the conduct of research, including early morning or late evening/many locations

Must have normal or corrected vision and the ability to listen attentively and verbally communicate to employees, patients and lay public who may be involved in research.

Sedentary Work; Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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