Nurse Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Specialist - Nursing Research and EBP Dept.
Casual – 12 hrs. per week. (flexible, based on workload). weekday shift: Hybrid opportunity
Wilmington, DE
ChristianaCare is currently seeking a registered nurse with experience in Evidence Based Practice to serve in the role, EBP Specialist for the Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice department. In this role, serve as a program lead in systemwide Evidence Based Practice (EBP) program development, implementation, provide program oversight, mentorship, and serves as a key content expert. Please note the person selected will not be conducting research.
Job Expectations:
- Collaborate with EBP specialist, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team on evidence-based practice (EBP) initiatives that align with the Department of Nursing’s strategic direction and the healthcare system’s annual operating plan (AOP) goals.
- Ignites the spirit of inquiry and partners with nurses to investigate clinical practice questions to advance nursing practice through EBP opportunities.
- Mentors and educates nurses on the EBP process and the translation of research into practice.
- Provides expertise and guidance in EBP program development, management, and evaluation.
- Disseminates results of EBP projects internally and externally.
- Contributes to nursing image through presentations &/or publications based on results.
- Enhances the language and culture of evidence- based professional practice across the system by role modeling scientific-mindedness, critical thinking, integrative capacity and relational skills into practice standards.
- This position requires daytime availability and a combination of remote and in-person presence to support collaboration, meetings, and on-site responsibilities.
Education & Requirements:
- BSN required. Master’s degree required. Doctorate preferred (DNP)
- Active DE nursing license
- 2 years’ experience in Evidence Based Practice can be in clinical, teaching or school related projects experience required.
- Prefer demonstrated track record of scholarly activities (peer reviewed publications and presentations).
- Demonstrated leadership qualities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of EBP initiatives, nursing education, and clinical practice knowledge
- Experience in using electronic medical records, Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), and other data collection, analysis, and reporting platforms.
Position is casual, 12 hours per pay, non- benefited.
Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
