[Hiring] Nurse Scientist @OhioHealth

Role Description

The Nurse Scientist is a PhD prepared nursing professional responsible for advancing nursing science, evidence-based practice (EBP), and scholarly quality improvement (QI) across the organization. This role integrates research, EBP, and implementation science and facilitation to improve patient outcomes, strengthen nursing practice, and support organizational priorities. The Nurse Scientist collaborates with clinical nurses, leaders, and interprofessional teams to design, conduct, and translate research into practice while fostering a culture of inquiry and professional development.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Research & Scientific Leadership:
  • Design, lead, and manage multiple concurrent research studies across clinical settings
  • Apply expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research designs
  • Secure, manage, and complete funded research projects (internal and external)
  • Ensure regulatory compliance including IRB processes, HIPAA, and protection of PHI
  • Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and internal forums
• Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) & Quality Improvement:
  • Lead and mentor EBP and Scholarly Quality initiatives using established frameworks
  • Guide translation of evidence into practice in partnership with clinical and operational leaders
  • Support development and evaluation of clinical practice changes using robust outcome metrics
  • Apply QI methodologies to improve care delivery, safety, and patient outcomes
• Education, Mentorship & Capacity Building:
  • Mentor nurses and interprofessional team members across all levels (entry-level through doctoral)
  • Develop and deliver educational programming to build EBP and research competency
  • Foster a spirit of inquiry and motivate clinical nurses to engage in research and EBP activities
• Consultation & Organizational Support:
  • Serve as a consultant to senior leaders for evidence acquisition, synthesis, and application
  • Partner with nursing leadership to evaluate practice gaps and identify evidence-informed solutions
  • Provide expertise in evaluation design, measurement strategies, and analytic approaches
  • Consult with clinical nurses at all levels to improve clinical practice and advance professional development goals.
• Professional & Interpersonal Leadership:
  • Demonstrate strong customer service orientation
  • Communicate effectively with nurses and stakeholders at all levels
  • Work independently while managing competing priorities
  • Promote ethical decision-making and professional accountability
• Information Security:
  • Maintains confidentiality of log-on password(s) and security of other authentication devices (e.g., key fobs, proximity devices, etc.)
  • Ensures privacy and security of information entrusted to their care
  • Uses company business assets and information resources for management-approved purposes only
  • Adheres to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
  • Promptly reports information security incidents to the OhioHealth Information Security Officer

Qualifications

• Doctorate: Nursing (Required)

Requirements

• Scientific rigor and methodological expertise
• Strategic thinking and systems-level perspective
• Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement
• Project and portfolio management
• Teaching, coaching, and mentorship excellence
• Ethical judgment and knowledge of regulatory compliance
• Ability to translate evidence into actionable practice

Work Shift

• Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 40

Department

• Nursing Excellence

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

Remote Work Disclaimer

Positions marked as remote are only eligible for work from Ohio.