Nursing Jobs in Columbia, MD
$120,702 - $238,222 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position The Director of Nursing Research leads the development, implementation, and dissemination of evidence-based practice and research in collaboration with nursing staff, nursing leaders, other health care disciplines, academic institutions, community nurse researchers and research-based organizations. Role models and supports professional practice and lifelong professional development. Contributes to strategic and operational plans and initiatives. Seeks funding and grant opportunities to support evidence-based practice and research activities. Provides education on evidence-based practice and research to clinical nurses and nurse leaders. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Develops and executes a nursing strategic plan for research and evidence-based practice that aligns with the Division of Nursing & Patient Care Services (DONPCS) strategic initiatives. Champions the strategic goals, values, standards and policies at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health. Promotes a culture of scholarly inquiry through user-friendly educational offerings, mentoring, fellowship programs and consultancy services to clinical nurses and nurse leaders. Establishes research priorities based on current trends, clinical priorities, health care issues and organizational needs and facilitates evidence-based practice and research activities in collaboration with clinical nurses, nurse leaders, other researchers, and health care professionals. Collaborate with nurse leaders to assess the learning needs of nurses related to evidence-based practice & research. Mentors’ nurses in the development and implementation of evidence-based practice and research projects including identification of clinical questions, appraising evidence, development of proposals, proposal review, implementation and dissemination of findings. Develops and expands methods and resources for collecting, analyzing and interpreting data and information needed for evidence-based practice and conducts research, outcome measurement, management and clinical decision-making; including library resources databases, data collection, institutional review of proposals, statistical support, software applications and information technology. Establishes partnerships within the organization and the system, coordinates with stakeholders (e.g. magnet coordinators, nurse leaders, IRB) to promote collaborative research opportunities. Prepares and presents ongoing scholarly activities, and research findings both internally and externally. Disseminates knowledge through internal and external publications, peer- reviewed journals and conference presentations. Facilitates nurses’ dissemination of findings through journal clubs, grand rounds, other innovative programs to internal and external audience. Guides and mentors’ nurses and nurse leaders to evaluate and apply evidence in their practice; including Nursing standards of care, standards of practice, policies and procedures models of care, quality improvement and staff development programs. Contributes expertise and mentorship in the development of nurse-led interdisciplinary research and scholarship. Serves as a Collaborative Governance liaison or chair or co-chair for Nursing Evidence-Based Practice and Research Council and other research committees. Recognizes and rewards nurses' professional scholarship activities, including presentations and publications. Establishes and maintains effective relationships and working agreements with key research partners including staff and administrators within MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health, Institutional Review Boards, academic institutions and other external research-based organizations. Demonstrates effective interpersonal oral written and electronic communication skills. Manages financial resource needs and sources of support for evidence-based practice and research activities including internal and external funding to support evidence-based practice and research activities. Promotes Pathway to Excellence & Magnet standards through daily practice. Ensures all research activities meet ethical standards human subject protections system policies and regulatory requirements including those for Magnet designation. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate. Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through continuous professional development, evidence-based practice, and research activities. Actively participates in and contributes to professional nursing organizations, seeks feedback and mentorship when appropriate, and serves as a leader in advancing nursing practice. Demonstrates accountability by evaluating personal performance and ownership of actions and decisions. Minimal Qualifications Education Doctoral degree Doctor of Philosophy – research doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Nursing from an accredited educational program. required Experience 5-7 years of progressively responsible job-related experience that demonstrates a record as an effective leader educator and clinician with a record of research/evidence-based practice scholarship including external presentations and publications required 1-2 years of Academic experience preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required Certification in area of specialty within 1 Year required Certification in nursing administration by a nationally recognized nursing organization within 1 Year required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. This position has a hiring range of : USD $120,702.00 - USD $238,222.00 /Yr. 
$115,000 - $135,000 / year
About this Job: Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner - MedStar Family Health Center MedStar Health offers a uniquely rewarding career in a major marketplace. Shape your future in health care in the kind of setting that’s right for you and your practice. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input and leadership — as a clinician and healthcare expert. We are looking for a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our well-established primary care practice at the MedStar Family Health Center in Rosedale, MD. This position offers you the opportunity to practice alongside other primary care providers and our highly trained staff. In this outpatient setting, you will have a set Monday - Friday schedule. This position will see same day appointments for acute visits. The ideal candidate is comfortable seeing all ages for acute same day visits in a fast-paced environment. Several years of experience is preferred. Spanish skills are a plus. Position Highlights 100% outpatient primary care Monday–Friday schedule Flexible scheduling options Established practice with four primary care providers Dedicated clinical and administrative support staff On-site laboratory Access to a broad network of specialists Eligible for visa sponsorship Qualifies for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Collaborative care with Behavioral Health support Compensation and Incentives Competitive base salary of $115,000-$135,000 Sign-on bonus Annual quality incentive of up to $10,000 , guaranteed in full during the first year Quarterly bonuses based on patient volumes Comprehensive Benefits Six weeks of paid time off, annually Medical, dental, and vision insurance No non-compete restrictive covenant Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance 5 days CME leave and a $3,000 annual CME allowance Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan with matching contributions Employer-paid life insurance equal to one year of salary Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage Suki ambient documentation technology Confidential counseling and life coaching Qualifications NP or PA degree Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program Board certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Eligible for medical licensure in Maryland Certification : Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start This position has a hiring range of : USD $115,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr. 
