Nurse Scientist

Job Description Summary

Reports to the Magnet Program Director and serves as the Research Nurse Scientist for MUSC Health. Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing research and evidence-based practice activities, to promote the delivery of quality patient care and improved patient outcomes. The role facilitates nursing strategic research priorities. Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing and other allied health provider research and evidence based practice (EBP) activities, to promote the delivery of quality patient care and improved patient outcomes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000505 CHS - Magnet Program (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-31

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Hours Per Week: 40

Position Purpose: The Clinical Nurse Scientist is dedicated to clinical inquiry and the advancement of evidence-based practice and nursing research in the clinical environment. The role reports to the Professional Excellence and Magnet Program and is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of innovative nursing clinical inquiry using scientific models, methods and concepts that support and promote the conduct of clinical nursing research and research utilization. This role serves as a mentor to nursing staff in conducting, disseminating, integrating, and applying research to improve professional nursing practice and patient care that align with the nursing and organization strategic plans.  

Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry &/or Certifications): Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing, Doctorate in Nursing Science (DNS) or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) and a minimum of five years clinical experience required. Demonstrated knowledge of enforcement activities for the MUSC Hospital Compliance Program preferred. Knowledge of ADA regulations essential. Knowledge of Magnet Accreditation and standards. Certification in general nursing practice or clinical specialty preferred.
Current South Carolina licensure as a registered nurse or compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.   

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift;  3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (C). Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (C) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (I) Ability to work indoors. (C) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (I) Ability to work from elevated areas. (F) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (F) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (I) Ability to bend at the waist. (C) Ability to twist at the waist. (F) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (F) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (F) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to reach overhead. (F) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (C) Ability to fully use both legs. (C) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (F) Ability to reach in all directions. (C) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (I) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (I) Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.  (I) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.  (F) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected. (C) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (C) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (C) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (C) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (C) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (C) Ability to work rotating shifts. (F) Ability to work overtime as required. (F) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (C) *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (C) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C)  *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (C) (Selected Positions)*

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