Nurse Scientist

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.


Under the leadership of the Vice President, Nursing Research, Grants and Academic Affairs (VP), Nurse Scientists support and facilitate individuals engaging in research activities to advance research in practice. Designs and implements individual or collaborative investigator initiated studies and/or projects. Oversees the nursing research program, the coordination of related research project plans and the implementation of education for all levels of personnel. Supports grant acquisition and overseeing the grant administration process, ensuring compliance with grant regulations.

Responsibilities

1. Directs the nursing research process in collaboration with the Center for Nursing Research, Grants and Academic Affairs.

2. Conducts independent scientific studies and research in the field of nursing.


3. Ensures the education of staff to translate research findings into practice.


4. Collaborates with network research councils to provide initial and ongoing education regarding nursing research.

5. Collaborates with and supports the implementation of the project plan for evidence-based practice, inclusive of education and related policies, procedures and protocols for nursing across the organization.


6. Seeks research funding through grant applications, assists departments and individual health care professionals to apply and obtain such funding for research projects and activities.

7. Assists, facilitates and supports the development of interdepartmental and interdisciplinary research activities, including generating research interest groups.


8. Supports communication of nursing research and EBP activities: Actively participates in internal and external research and EBP conferences. Publishes in peer-reviewed journals. Contributes to internal publications related to research and EBP.


9. Supports external academic affiliations related to research and EBP.


10. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.


11. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Doctorate in Nursing or related field


2. Minimum of 5 years experience in nursing education and/or research.


3. Demonstrated expertise in nursing research and evidence-based practice.


4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


5. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.


Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:


1. Published author in scholarly nursing journals.


Licenses and Certifications Required:


1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $126,464.00 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.


The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.