The Senior Nurse Scientist establishes and maintains the infrastructure for the conduct of clinical nursing research and the dissemination and application of evidence-based knowledge to improve nursing practice and related outcomes. Collaborates and consults with nursing leaders and clinical nursing staff to enhance professional nursing practice, patient care delivery, and outcomes of care through the use of research and other forms of evidence. Directs and participates in the conduct of nursing research, research utilization, evidence-based practice projects and dissemination of new knowledge. This position has three main areas of work: development and conduct of research, research utilization and research education. This position serves the UCLA Health system hospitals and nursing staff.
Salary Range: $140,200 - $331,800
Qualifications
Required:
CA RN License
Doctorate (PhD) in Nursing with a strong emphasis in research and evidence-based practice.
Knowledge of advanced statistics, data analysis and grant writing.
License to practice nursing in the state of California is required.
Established program of research.
Demonstrated expertise in nursing practice, education and outcomes measurement and research.
Demonstrated leadership.
Demonstrated ability to write and publish in professional journals and texts.
Demonstrated creativity and ability to guide others through change and to new levels of understanding.
A PASSION FOR ADVANCING NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you'll be inspired and empowered to reach your fullest potential in your nursing career. Through close collaboration with other outstanding clinicians in our inclusive and engaging working environment, you can play a critical role in the delivery of our world-class care. Our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go further in your nursing practice than you thought possible. It's no wonder we've achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations.
If you're ready to live out your passion and advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our award-winning system, including:
? Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
? UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
? Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
? UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
? More than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.