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Department: CORP | ASU Affilliation
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Director/Management
Posting #: 973964
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s is seeking an experienced nursing leader to advance nursing science, evidence-based practice, and innovation across our organization. In this highly visible role, the Director of Nursing Research & Innovation will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of pediatric nursing research projects and nursing-sensitive quality initiatives that improve clinical outcomes and elevate nursing practice.
This leader will foster a culture of clinical inquiry, mentor nurses in research and evidence-based practice, and translate findings into practice to drive excellence in patient care. The Director will collaborate with the CNO, nursing leadership, providers, and academic partners to set strategic research goals and develop innovative programs that support professional development and the transition to practice.
Key responsibilities include:
This position provides leadership, assistance, and support in the development, implementation, and evaluation of pediatric nursing research projects and nursing quality initiatives, which enhance the quality and outcomes of pediatric nursing care at Phoenix Children’s. This position also develops pediatric nursing research goals in collaboration with the CNO, nursing leadership, providers, other health care professionals, and patients and families.
Position Duties
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
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Department: CORP | ASU Affilliation
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Director/Management
Posting #: 973964
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s is seeking an experienced nursing leader to advance nursing science, evidence-based practice, and innovation across our organization. In this highly visible role, the Director of Nursing Research & Innovation will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of pediatric nursing research projects and nursing-sensitive quality initiatives that improve clinical outcomes and elevate nursing practice.
This leader will foster a culture of clinical inquiry, mentor nurses in research and evidence-based practice, and translate findings into practice to drive excellence in patient care. The Director will collaborate with the CNO, nursing leadership, providers, and academic partners to set strategic research goals and develop innovative programs that support professional development and the transition to practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading nursing research and evidence-based practice initiatives
- Driving quality improvement and nursing-sensitive indicator outcomes
- Developing performance metrics and monitoring systems
- Partnering with schools of nursing and academic affiliates on research and training opportunities
- Supporting policies, procedures, and continuous process improvement at the departmental and organizational level
This position provides leadership, assistance, and support in the development, implementation, and evaluation of pediatric nursing research projects and nursing quality initiatives, which enhance the quality and outcomes of pediatric nursing care at Phoenix Children’s. This position also develops pediatric nursing research goals in collaboration with the CNO, nursing leadership, providers, other health care professionals, and patients and families.
Position Duties
- Works in conjunction and cooperatively with leadership team to identify knowledge gaps to ensure solutions contribute to improved performance and optimal patient outcomes.
- Fosters an environment of nursing clinical inquiry and evidence-based practice.
- Fosters the development of a practice environment conducive to the conduct and utilization/translation of nursing research.
- Consults with nurses and other professionals within Phoenix Children`s regarding research and evidence-based quality initiatives. Directs development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing sensitive quality indicators and standards for clinical nursing practice that supports high quality services and compliance with established standards.
- Develops departmental performance and financial outcome measures, related tracking and monitoring systems to achieve overall organizational, clinical, and operational objectives.
- Directs, implements, and evaluates departmental, functional, and/or service-related policies and procedures. Proactively assesses program, service, and functional effectiveness; makes regular and consistent effort to develop and facilitate continuous process improvement.
- Facilitates planning efforts for assigned areas, focusing on effective translation of strategy into operational objectives and specific, measurable goals. Collaborates with academic institutions and affiliates to develop innovative pediatric training programs and education opportunities to bridge the transition to practice gap.
- Acts as a liaison with local schools of nursing for research development.
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
- Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
- Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
- Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
- Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
- We place children and families at the center of all we do
- We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
- We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
- We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
- We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
First Name *
Last Name *
Phone *
Email Address *
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Password *
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Resume Upload *
Note, ONLY 1 attachment will be visible to system per applicant for all applications per active profile. When you upload your resume, our system will attempt to update your profile here, which may overwrite previously completed fields. The attached file is accepted as the resume. It is also allowable to combine both the resume (positioned first in the file) followed by a cover letter into the one file attachment.
Please upload a PDF or DOCX version of your resume. Resumes created in Mac Pages should be exported as PDF before uploading
or drag your file to this box
Are you a current or former employee? *
PCH Network ID:
PCH Password:
SSN:
DOB:
×
Desired pay?
How did you hear about this position? College/University Event Direct Mail Employee Referral Internal Transfer Job Board Job Fair Journal Newspaper Open House Professional Association Radio Retained to Agency PCH Website Social Media (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn) Other
Who referred you * Which department do they work in? Do you know their phone number/email?
Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
Education Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
- Doctor of Nursing Practice or Ph.D.
Yes No
Experience Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
- Five (5) years of acute care clinical nursing experience with expertise applying principles of evidence-based practice.
Yes No
Additional Requirements Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
- Current State of Arizona RN License or from a compact state with multistate privileges OR the ability to establish licensure according to Arizona law prior to start date.
Yes No
- National certification in area of specialty or related field.
Yes No
- Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained within 60 days of hire.
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Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position
- AZ RN License OR Compact State - Required
- Basic Life Support OR BLS within 60 days of start - Required
- Nurse Exec Advanced (ANCC) OR Cert NICU RN (NCC) - Required
- Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
- Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
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