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Research Scientist PhD-RN

BJC HealthCare
Saint Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2027
Additional Information About the Role

A research scientist is a doctoral prepared clinician that educates, mentors and consults for healthcare professionals, as well as conducts projects across the trajectory of scholarly work (PI, QI, EBP and Research) to improve patient outcomes and experience. The research scientist provides guidance and assistance for dissemination of scholarly work.

Ideal candidate will have experience in informatics and data analysis with a critical care nursing background. 

 

PhD in Nursing required, or DNS. 

Active MO RN License Required

Position is based onsite at Barnes Jewish Hospital 

Supports Magnet facilty 


Overview


Preferred Qualifications

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

  • Conducts interdisciplinary research and evidence-based practice projects that support the organization’s priorities for improving patient and/or care delivery outcomes.
  • Serves in a consultative role for patient care services staff in the development and completion of interdisciplinary research and evidence based practice projects and scholarly activities.
  • Collaborates with patient care services clinicians, including physician partners, to evaluate and implement best practices for clinical care, patient care delivery models, education and use of technology.
  • Mentors nursing and allied health professionals in developing presentations, posters and written articles or abstracts.
  • 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

    Education

  • Doctorate
  • - Nursing/Healthcare related

    Experience

  • 5-10 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

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    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    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

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