Nurse Scientist II

Join Cleveland Clinic’s innovative and collaborative Nursing Research and Innovation team as a Nurse Scientist II. This unique position allows you to bridge the gap between academia and clinical practice, providing the opportunity to conduct high-level research while mentoring the next generation of Nurse Scientists. This is an opportunity to bring your passion for nursing science into the clinical world and make an impact that matters.

This is the ideal role for an individual who is driven, curious and compassionate, with a strong foundation in nursing science. Our team is passionate about conducting and translating research into clinical practice and mentoring clinical nurses in the development, dissemination and translation of their own research programs. In this role, your time will focus on advancing your own program of research (40% of time), mentoring healthcare system nurses and teams in research (40%), and work that supports our mission and office goals.

As part of the Office of Nursing Research and Innovation, you’ll work alongside a close-knit, passionate group of researchers and RN support personnel. This team meets frequently, learning from one another and sharing insights to stay at the forefront of nursing research. This team’s collaborative approach and high volume of active research projects ensures you’ll never stop growing and developing in this role. We have a shared vision to deliver results, and we have the resources to ensure that you succeed.

A caregiver in this position works from 8:00AM – 4:30PM with hybrid flexibility.

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.

• Identifyand guide others in optimalevidence/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 oneselfand 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

• Previousrecipientof extramural grant funding

• Qualified for faculty appointment with collegiate partners

• Possessing an enthusiasm for teaching, facilitating workshops, presenting research to diverse audiences and growing your own program of research

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

• Being a self-starter, collaborative, possessing ability to manage multiple projects at any given time, and enjoy mentoring others

• Desire to grow in research designs and study and analysis methods to assure high quality research and enjoy collaborating with nursing teams and internal and external multidi