at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Clinical Nursing Research Specialist- Natural Sciences
Clinical Nursing Research Specialist- Natural Sciences
Hiring Department: Nursing Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023042
Posting Close Date: April 16, 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 a research specialist focusing on the coordination and the conduct of clinical nursing research within the Department of Patient Care Services at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and in collaboration with the UIC College of Nursing when indicated. This includes working closely with the nurse executive, nursing leadership, and unit-level nursing staff to facilitate strategic initiatives related to nursing research.
Duties & Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, develop, promote, and manage the infrastructure for new research and support implementation science (practice scholarship).
In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, define and direct the long-term goals of the research programs to align with university and Department of Patient Care Services goals.
In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate research within UI Health and in partnership with the UIC College of Nursing when indicated.
Identify sources of funding for nursing and interprofessional research 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 applications and manage post-award responsibilities; Develop IRB applications and obtain approval.
Develops research presentations for conferences at all levels (i.e., local through international).
Develops paper for submission and subsequent publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Engage in research activities and collaborative research with other hospital departments by leading research teams, educating, and mentoring.
Ensure that projects are planned, managed, and completed efficiently, including disseminating results. Monitor budget for research programs.
Identify financial variables that affect research and support good financial stewardship in clinical trials and other research
Serve as a resource and mentor for our Advanced Practice & Research... 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.
