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Kaiser Permanente Northwest lists this Nursing Scientist - Research Investigator II opportunity in portland, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Summary
Kaiser-Permanente Northwest-- Oregon and SW Washington, is seeking a-Doctorally prepared, advanced practice provider, Nursing Scientist-at the rank of Research Investigator II (equivalent to Associate Professor). Salary support for the-position is-fully-funded-and is not reliant on-extramural-grant funding.-The position will have a joint appointment with solid reporting to Nursing and Patient Care Services to the Regional Director of Nursing Professional Practice, Research, and Innovation, reporting to the Regional Chief Nurse Executive, Systems & Strategy and dotted reporting to the-Center for Health Research-to the VP for Health Research.--This-exciting-new-role is a unique opportunity for a well-qualified-and experienced-nursing-scientist-who has a demonstrated-track record-of securing-extramural-research funding, leading studies as a principal investigator, and publishing research findings.-The-role will-be responsible for an independent portfolio of internally and-extramurally-funded-research-as principal investigator and will support KPNW-s future Magnet designation efforts across all care delivery settings supporting (2 Hospitals, Ambulatory, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Care Continuum, Regional Advice Nurse Services, and Dentistry). There is a total of 3 Magnet applications, which require 2 completed research studies and 1 in-process, for each application (ongoing). The role is also responsible for leading the regions' clinical inquiry, evidence-based practice, and creation and providing education regarding research, clinical inquiry, and evidence-based practice locally and partnership with National Kaiser Permanente.
Job Summary
Kaiser-Permanente Northwest-- Oregon and SW Washington, is seeking a-Doctorally prepared, advanced practice provider, Nursing Scientist-at the rank of Research Investigator II (equivalent to Associate Professor). Salary support for the-position is-fully-funded-and is not reliant on-extramural-grant funding.-The position will have a joint appointment with solid reporting to Nursing and Patient Care Services to the Regional Director of Nursing Professional Practice, Research, and Innovation, reporting to the Regional Chief Nurse Executive, Systems & Strategy and dotted reporting to the-Center for Health Research-to the VP for Health Research.--This-exciting-new-role is a unique opportunity for a well-qualified-and experienced-nursing-scientist-who has a demonstrated-track record-of securing-extramural-research funding, leading studies as a principal investigator, and publishing research findings.-The-role will-be responsible for an independent portfolio of internally and-extramurally-funded-research-as principal investigator and will support KPNW-s future Magnet designation efforts across all care delivery settings supporting (2 Hospitals, Ambulatory, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Care Continuum, Regional Advice Nurse Services, and Dentistry). There is a total of 3 Magnet applications, which require 2 completed research studies and 1 in-process, for each application (ongoing). The role is also responsible for leading the regions' clinical inquiry, evidence-based practice, and creation and providing education regarding research, clinical inquiry, and evidence-based practice locally and partnership with National Kaiser Permanente.
Located in Portland, Oregon,-Kaiser Permanente Northwest provides integrated care and coverage to approximately 600,000 members in Oregon and southwestern Washington. CHR is one of-eight-regional research centers within Kaiser Permanente. The Center-s mission is to advance knowledge to improve health. Learn more about-CHR-at:--
Essential Responsibilities
Promotes learning in others by communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; builds relationships with cross-functional stakeholders. Listens, responds to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; provides actionable feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentors junior team members. Practices self-leadership; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and improve opportunity areas; influences team members within assigned team or unit. Adapts to competing demands and new responsibilities; adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback. Models team collaboration within and across teams.
Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promotes adherence to all procedures and policies. Partners internally and externally to make effective business decisions; determines and carries out processes and methodologies; solves complex problems; escalates high-priority issues or risks, as appropriate; monitors progress and results. Develops work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; coordinates and delegates resources to accomplish organizational goals. Recognizes and capitalizes on improvement opportunities; evaluates recommendations made; influences the completion of project tasks by others.
Participates in mentoring activities by: seeking opportunities for professional growth and skill development, as well as sharing advanced knowledge and experience with colleagues and/or advising team members through formal or informal mentorships.
Assists in the management of research projects by: attending trainings and maintaining advanced knowledge of all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and accreditation standards, and any funding agency, grant, and/or contract management policies, as well as meeting the terms and conditions of the award to ensure compliance for complex and/or large research studies and mentoring team members on following correct processes to achieve a high degree of security, privacy, and safety; leveraging advanced knowledge to identify and develop research methodologies, protocols, and data collection and analysis plans in partnership with research collaborators across multiple, large, and/or complex research studies to ensure quality and scientific integrity and serving as a resource to team members through the process; leading and/or conducting complex qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, cleaning, management, and/or analyses, and providing feedback to team members to maintain the quality, accuracy, and integrity of data; serving as a liaison and building rapport with cross-functional research partners to facilitate communication, coordinate activities, and provide consultation toward achieving project goals; and supporting and/or leading the development and monitoring of budgets, timelines, and/or deliverables for complex and/or large research studies across a research program.
Contributes to the development of proposals by: leveraging advanced knowledge to lead and/or collaborate on the development and writing of large and/or complex proposals with national impact, including as a principal or co-investigator, from conceptualization to submission and providing oversight to team members; and participating in and/or leading the oversight of pre-award activities (e.g., define and negotiate aspects of the proposal including the scope of work and budget) for complex and/or large proposals that may vary number.
Advances knowledge of the scientific community by: applying advanced knowledge to assist and/or lead the interpretation and/or presentation of complex data; and lead- and/or co-authoring technical products and peer-reviewed publications and/or developing abstracts, posters, and/or presentations to disseminate research findings locally, nationally, or internationally to clinical partners, collaborators, stakeholders, or wider audiences, as well as serving as a resource on dissemination activities.
Participates in service to the local and scientific community by: regularly participating in activities in the scientific community such as serving as a reviewer for scientific journals and grant review panels, and participating in committees, conferences, and/or professional organizations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)
Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management
Attention to Detail
Business Knowledge
Communication
Critical Thinking
Cross-Group Collaboration
Decision Making
Dependability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
Drives Results
Facilitation Skills
Health Care Industry
Influencing Others
Integrity
Learning Agility
Organizational Savvy
Problem Solving
Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall
Teamwork
Topic-Specific Communication
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional)
Research Funding
Change Management
Confidentiality
Data Governance
Interpretation & Dissemination of Research
Project Management
Research & Evaluation Data Collection
Research & Evaluation Study Design
Research Ethics
Scientific Writing
Stakeholder Management
Systems Thinking
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum four (4) years of experience serving as a principal investigator designing and conducting research in an externally and/or internally funded research environment.
Doctoral degree in Health Services, Public Health, Community Health, Health Education, Social/Behavioral Science, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy or directly related scientific field related to health research AND Minimum four (4) years of experience in a scientific field related to health or health services research and/or evaluation or a directly related field.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
Preferred Qualifications
Eight (8) years of experience performing analytical techniques on a research project(s).
Served as an author (lead author, co-author, contributor) on published research products (e.g., journal articles, books, public entity reports, policy briefs, evidence-based reviews, white papers, clinical guidelines).
Primary Location
Oregon,Portland,Kaiser Permanente Building
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Shift
Day
Workdays
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start
08:00 AM
Working Hours End
04:00 PM
Job Schedule
Full‑time
Job Type
Standard
Worker Location
Onsite
Employee Status
Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation
NUE-NW-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Department
Kaiser Permanente Building - Quality Assurance-Nursing - 1008
Pay Range
$ - $ / year
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel
No
Work Setting
Onsite
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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Worksite address
portland, OR, 97204, US
Who can apply
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