Research Scientist (PhD)

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Job description

Job Description Information About this Position

• PhD in Nursing Preferred
• Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Company and Job Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the St. Louis region's top adult hospital. Formed from the merger of the former Barnes and Jewish Hospitals to become Missouri's largest hospital, it continues the traditions of its predecessors along with its partner, Washington University School of Medicine, in providing cutting-edge treatments, educating future medical professionals and working to make our community as healthy as it can be.

For over two decades Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. In 2021, Barnes-Jewish ranked 17th overall with 11 specialties being ranked. The hospital was also the first hospital in Missouri to be designated as a Magnet® hospital in 2003 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing and has been redesignated consistently since.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a teaching hospital staffed by more than 1,500 Washington University Physicians, the clinical practice for the Washington University School of medicine. The academic medicine partnership has developed many treatments and procedures that are now common across the globe.

Role Purpose

Develops the health services research program. Facilitates and independently conducts academic/clinical research, supports research utilization in nursing/clinical practice and develops an ongoing strategic plan for academic/clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Develops academic programs of nursing research funding and research utilization.
• Develops clinical programs of nursing research funding and research utilization.
• Identifies potential research topics and participates in cross-departmental research studies.
• Collaborates with nursing personnel to determine research methodology whereby outcomes relative to delivery systems can be measured and evaluated.
• Presents original research and evidence based practice at regional and national conferences with poster or podium presentations and submits for publication in peer-review journals.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctorate- Nursing/ Healthcare or related
• 5-10 years experience
• Certificate/License in Area of Expertise

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

- Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
- Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

What makes a nursing career at Barnes-Jewish Hospital different? This is a place of hope…of innovation…a place of partnership and growth. It's a place where, every day, you'll find opportunities to take your skills and talents to the next level. Where you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with the nation's best, and enjoy a level of collaboration and camaraderie you won't find anywhere else.

A place that will challenge you…inspire you…even change you.

As the academic teaching hospital of Washington University School of Medicine, we offer St. Louis nurses opportunities for education and advancement few can match. Discover the environment where you will thrive.