Nurse Research Scientist – Part-Time

Arbor Research Collaborative for Health

. Provide scientific leadership and methodological expertise in the design, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of health services research, program evaluation, and applied research initiatives .

Posted 11/10/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $53,500 - $88,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health services research, program evaluation, and clinical technical assistance, particularly in hypertension management and quality improvement methodologies. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and collaborate effectively with diverse healthcare stakeholders.

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Clinical LeadershipHypertension ManagementTechnical AssistanceQuality Improvement MethodologyProposal Writing

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Hard Skills

Health Services ResearchProgram EvaluationSelf-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) ImplementationEvidence-Based ProtocolsPlan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) CyclesQuantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchClinical PracticeChronic Disease ManagementTeam-Based Care Models

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringCollaborationRelationship BuildingLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate Degree in NursingPhDDNPAPRNBSNMSNMHAMPHMS in Clinical Research and Epidemiology

Industry Keywords

Federally Qualified Health CentersCommunity Health CentersNational Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI)Uniform Data System (UDS)Health Center ProgramCardiovascular Disease PreventionContinuing Education (CEU) Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific leadership and methodological expertise in the design, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of health services research, program evaluation, and applied research initiatives
Serve as Clinical Co-Lead for a national initiative to improve hypertension management among patients at federally qualified health centers through self-measured blood pressure monitoring
Lead and contribute to clinical content for training and technical assistance tools, resources, workgroups, webinars, and activities for health centers
Provide technical assistance on SMBP workflow design, team-based care integration, patient engagement strategies, and quality improvement approaches
Collaborate with the technical assistance team to align clinical recommendations with health center needs
Collaborate with the evaluation team to maintain feedback between evaluation findings and technical assistance activities
Review relevant report sections and deliverables before client submission
Lead or contribute to proposals supporting Arbor Research’s technical assistance, healthcare program and policy evaluation, pharmaceutical research, and related portfolio
Provide operational oversight as task lead, project director, or other leadership role
Build and maintain relationships with project sponsors, external partners, and internal staff
Mentor and guide research scientists and analytic staff as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate degree in nursing (e.g., PhD, DNP, APRN) OR a BSN combined with a graduate degree in a healthcare related field (e.g., MSN, MHA, MPH, MS in Clinical Research and Epidemiology)
Minimum seven (7) years of clinical practice or clinical program experience
Direct experience in hypertension management, SMBP implementation, or cardiovascular disease prevention in primary care or safety net settings
Minimum four (4) years of experience providing clinical technical assistance to federally qualified health centers, community health centers, or comparable safety net providers
Knowledge of evidence-based SMBP protocols and current national hypertension control guidelines (AHA/ACC)
Knowledge of team-based care models incorporating pharmacists, nurses, medical assistants, and community health workers
Experience applying quality improvement methodology, including Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles, to chronic disease management workflows in primary care settings
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a wide variety of healthcare audiences
Experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative research and evaluation
Experience writing proposals for contracts and/or grants
Familiarity with HRSA’s National Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI), Uniform Data System (UDS) hypertension measures, and Health Center Program blood pressure control benchmarks strongly preferred
Previous experience leading or facilitating clinician workgroups, advisory panels, or similar sessions preferred
Familiarity with continuing education (CEU) programs and requirements for offering credits to workgroup participants preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time schedule at 0.50 FTE, 20 hours per week
Remote work arrangement
Minimal overnight travel, no more than 5%