at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Nursing Research Evidence Implementation Specialist- Natural Sciences
Nursing Research Evidence Implementation Specialist- Natural Sciences
Hiring Department: Hospital Nursing Svc
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023045
Posting Close Date: March 7, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
Hourly: $32.28 - $65.33
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
This position serves as an evidence-based practice specialist focusing on the coordination and the conduct of evidence-based practice and implementation science within the Department of Patient Care Services at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. This includes working closely with the nurse executive, nursing leadership, and unit-level nursing staff to implement and sustain evidence-based practice and implementation science that support strategic initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Evidence-Based Practice and Implementation Science Program Development
In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, supports advancing the infrastructure of evidence-based practice and implementation science.
In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, define and direct the long-term goals of evidence-based practice and implementation science to align with university and Department of Patient Care Services goals.
In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based practice and implementation science projects within UI Health and in collaboration with the UIC College of Nursing when indicated.
Identify sources of funding for nursing and interprofessional evidence-based practice, demonstration projects, and implementation science including, but not limited to, local, regional, federal, private, professional, and in-house sources and communicate information to staff and/or nursing leadership and/or staff, as appropriate.
Develop grant/funding applications and manage post-award responsibilities
Supports identification and development of strategic initiatives related to evidence-based practice and implementation science.
Engages in evidence-based practice/implementation science projects and collaborative practice projects with other hospital departments by leading evidence-based and implementation science teams, educating, and mentoring.
Ensure that projects are planned, managed, and completed efficiently, including disseminating results.... For full info follow application link.
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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
