Nurse Researcher

Baystate Health

. Partner with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to identify research questions, design and conduct studies, collect and analyze data, and disseminate findings .

Posted 10/22/2026part-timeSpringfield • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $57 - $78 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nursing research, program development, and quality improvement initiatives, with a strong focus on evidence-based practice and effective communication of research findings. Proven leadership in guiding nursing scholarship and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse LicenseDoctoral DegreeResearch Design and ConductGrant Writing and Funding AcquisitionManuscript Preparation and Publication

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Hard Skills

Nursing ResearchQuality ImprovementProgram DevelopmentData AnalysisClinical Workflow Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationFacilitationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Institutional Review Board ProcessHuman Research Protection Program

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationCertified Registered NurseRegistered Nurse - State of Massachusetts

Industry Keywords

Evidence-Based PracticeANCC Magnet® RequirementsNursing ScholarshipProfessional Conference PresentationsInterdisciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to identify research questions, design and conduct studies, collect and analyze data, and disseminate findings
Promote evidence-based practice by facilitating nursing research and supporting integration of current research findings into clinical care
Provide leadership and guidance in nursing scholarship, including manuscript preparation, journal publications, grant applications, and professional conference presentations
Develop and support a nursing scholarship program promoting professional development and bedside nurse participation in research and quality improvement initiatives
Lead the Nurse-Led Research, New Knowledge, and Innovations Council within nursing shared governance
Serve as liaison to the Human Research Protection Program, supporting nurse-led research and quality improvement projects through the Institutional Review Board process
Lead and facilitate development, implementation, and evaluation of divisional programs improving clinical workflows, quality, and patient care practices
Promote organizational leadership standards, operating principles, and service excellence aligned with Baystate Medical Center’s mission and goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
Doctoral degree required
Minimum of seven years of diverse nursing experience, including research and quality improvement
Demonstrated expertise in program development and experience designing and conducting research
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to analyze and communicate research findings
Experience with grant writing and securing research funding
Familiarity with ANCC Magnet® requirements related to nursing research and evidence-based practice
Experience preparing manuscripts, publishing research findings, and presenting at professional conferences or meetings
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association certification
Certified Registered Nurse certification
Registered Nurse - State of Massachusetts certification