Key Responsibilities: 

Research Program Coordination  

• Helps set research priorities and drives organizational initiatives to build, strengthen and maintain the nursing research infrastructure.  

• Support the planning and execution of nursing research studies, quality improvement and evidence-based practice projects with integration into clinical care. 

• Assist in developing research protocols, IRB submissions, and regulatory documentation. 

• Coordinate logistics for research activities including recruitment, data collection, and reporting. 

• Facilitate and support nurses in the dissemination of research findings through presentations, posters, and publications. 

• Participate and/or lead the Nursing Research Council and other professional governance councils as applicable to align research goals with organizational strategic initiatives, identify. 

• Monitor study progress, data integrity, and protocol compliance. 

Education & Engagement: 

• Mentor and educate nurses on research methodologies, proposals, IRB submission, data interpretation, dissemination of findings, and evidence-based practice principles. 

• Support facilitation of journal clubs, research workshops, and bedside inquiry initiatives. 

• Develop and deliver educational programs on research, EBP, and Magnet research standards. 

• Promote nurse-led research and scholarly dissemination. 

Magnet® Program Support: 

• Facilitate nursing research activities that support nursing excellence and Magnet® designation efforts. 

• Serve as a liaison between nursing leadership, staff, and Magnet Program Director. 

• Assist in the preparation, writing, and submission of Magnet documentation, including empirical outcomes and research reports. 

• Monitor current trends and best practices in nursing research and Magnet standards to ensure organizational compliance and excellence. 

• Ensure adherence to Magnet standards, institutional, federal, and ethical guidelines.  

• Maintain documentation for ongoing and completed studies.  

Collaboration & Leadership: 

• Work closely with nursing leaders, shared governance councils, and interdisciplinary teams to identify and carry out nurse-led research and evidence-based practice. 

• Participate in strategic planning and operational initiatives related to nursing research. 

• Collaborate with clinical teams to design and implement evidence-based practice projects and quality improvement initiatives. 

• Coordinate communication strategies and events to promote a culture of research and nursing inquiry. 

• Communicate research progress and outcomes to stakeholders. 

• Collaborates, as applicable, with academic partners to facilitate nursing research. 

 Qualifications: 

Required:  

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current licensure in State of MI 

• Doctorate (PhD or DNP) required. 

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience. Prior experience in nursing leadership and clinical research preferred. 

• Proficiency in research methodologies, IRB processes, data collection, statistical analysis, research ethics, and quality improvement tools. 

Preferred:  

• Knowledge of Magnet Recognition Program® standards and components strongly preferred. 

• Certification in Research (i.e., CCRA, CCRC, CCRP, or ACRP-CP). 

• Evidence-based practice or Quality Improvement Training. 

• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and data analytics tools. 

Skills & Competencies: 

• Exceptional communication, leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. 

• Strong organizational and project management skills.  

• Ability to lead change and foster collaboration across departments. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data management software. 

• Commitment to nursing excellence and lifelong learning. 

Working Conditions: 

• Primarily office-based with occasional time on clinical units. 

• May require attendance at evening or weekend meetings or conferences.