Research Scientist RN

The Nurse Scientist assumes responsibility for the promotion and coordination of nurse-led clinical research, evidence-based practice projects, and quality improvement initiatives across the Alaska regions. This includes leading activities aimed to promote, adopt, and embrace a culture of professional practice and attainment of excellence in clinical outcomes. Serves as a liaison to system-level Nursing Institute initiatives including Magnet,® Clinical Scholarship and Inquiry, Quality Improvement, and the Institutional Review Board. 

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field (see below)


• Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Business, or other related area.  If the master’s degree is not in nursing, then the baccalaureate degree or doctorate must be in Nursing.
  
  
  
  • Direct to Master’s Degree in Nursing Program and Registered Nurse licensure (also called Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs) meets the Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree requirements.  
  
  
  • BSN to PhD program, with or without a formal master’s degree meets this requirement.
  
  


• Ph.D. in Nursing, Education, or related program.
  Completion of a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program does meet this requirement, or


• Upon hire: Alaska Registered Nurse License 


• Upon hire: Professional certification in this field approved by ANCC such as Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), or completed within 2 years of hire into the position 


• 5 years acute care nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year    Experience as a PI or CoPI, or directing one or more research studies; this experience may be gained during enrollment in an accredited PhD or EdD program.


• 1 year teaching research processes to/for RNs; this experience may be gained during enrollment in an accredited PhD or EdD program


• 1 year success in securing extramural funding for research. Primary authorship of peer-reviewed publication


• 5 years leading or facilitating quality and evidence-based improvement projects; this experience may be gained during enrollment in an accredited PhD or EdD program.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.