✓You’ll need

Licensure

✓RN licensure in the state of Iowa

Certifications

✓Maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

✓Maintains current BLS certification

Education

✓Master’s Degree in Nursing

✓PhD in Nursing

Qualifications

✓Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

✓Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

✓Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

✓Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.

✓Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.

✓Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

✓Emphasis in Nursing Informatics, Education, and/or Research

✓Doctor of Nursing Practice

✓Lead innovation and evidence-based projects

✓Lead active research

✓2-3 years of nursing leadership related to nursing

✓Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

✓Competent ability with computers including data analysis and Microsoft Office products

✓Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend fluent English

✓Effective verbal and written communication skills

+Benefits

401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistancePaid parental leave

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What you’ll do

Remains current with andRemains current with and ensures implementation of evidence-based practices

Mentors nursing staff andMentors nursing staff and healthcare team members with research activities

Researches and develops experimentsResearches and develops experiments to identify ways to improve nurse environment

Designs and tests newDesigns and tests new policies and procedures

Exemplifies a constant desireExemplifies a constant desire for improvement surrounding patient care and clinical outcomes

The RN Nursing Research and Innovation Program Manager acts as a consultant to the nursing organization and healthcare delivery team related to evidence-based practice and nursing research. Supports the application of evidence-based practice within the organization and serves as an innovator and educator for the community and region at large. Leads by example, promoting a professional practice environment by fostering a spirit of inquiry, scholarly activity, evidence-based practice, and research utilization. Engages nursing and the healthcare team in a constant pursuit of innovation and excellence in care delivery that are reflected in patient outcomes. Leads and supports committees and councils, as well as individual nurses, by identifying areas and opportunities for research and innovation and supporting the fruition of the identified areas. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Research
Remains current with and ensures implementation of evidence-based practices.
Mentors nursing staff and healthcare team members with research activities.
Researches and develops experiments to identify ways to improve nurse environment.
Designs and tests new policies and procedures.
Identifies opportunities to improve clinical practice throughout the organization.
Monitors and reviews current literature to identify opportunities for patient care improvements. 35% Leadership
Leads Shared Governance Councils
Coordinates and participates in educational and professional growth opportunities to nursing personnel and healthcare team members.
Exemplifies a constant desire for improvement surrounding patient care and clinical outcomes.
Serves as a clinical coach for nursing and healthcare team members around evidence-based practice and strategic priorities.
Engages and supports nursing and healthcare team members on identification and implementation of research projects.
Participates in professional organizations. 35% Community Outreach
Collaborates with other facilities, as needed, to conduct research and perform research-related activities
Works with STEM programs in local schools to support the interest of healthcare profession.
Participates in community activities that support the mission, vision, and values of UnityPoint Health and UPH-St. Luke’s Hospital. 20% Financial Management
Pursue and obtain grants for research funding.
Participate in development of budgeting related to research and innovation activities. 5% Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance. 5% 5% Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Nursing
Emphasis in Nursing Informatics, Education, and/or Research
Doctor of Nursing Practice
PhD in Nursing

Lead innovation and evidence-based projects
Lead active research
2-3 years of nursing leadership related to nursing License(s)/Certification(s):
RN licensure in the state of Iowa
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Maintains current BLS certification Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Competent ability with computers including data analysis and Microsoft Office products
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend fluent English
Effective verbal and written communication skills Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. SCOPE: Position has supervisory responsibilities? Yes ? or No ? If yes, complete below. Number of Employees Supervised (Complete if position has supervisory responsibilities of individuals) Direct Indirect Total Exempt Non-Exempt Total Budget Control (Complete if position has budget responsibilities) Annual Operating Budget (including payroll) Annual Revenue/Sales Other Scope Measurements Pertinent to the position, such as number of beds, number of units/departments, number of employees leading, cases per month, etc. Item Number Mental/Cognitive Demands: (List any special mental and cognitive abilities required by the position in your specific environment)
Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational, and lifestyle backgrounds.
Respects patient confidentiality in all communication; fully adheres to St. Luke’s Standards of Excellence and Code of Conduct.
Exercises sound judgment, seeking advice when appropriate.
Easily grasps new concepts and acquires new skills and procedures readily.
Possesses creative thinking, analytical problem solving and decision making abilities; self-direction; theoretical implementation and evaluation.
Able to handle multiple tasks, cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints.
Able to make cogent and persuasive oral and written presentations. WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical Requirements (Check all that apply if essential to perform job – with or without accommodations) ? Talk/Hear (communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information) ? See (defect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess) ? Stand or Sit (stationary position) ? Walk (move, traverse) ? Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, position) ? Climb (stairs/ladders) or Balance (ascent/descent, work stop, traverse) ? Bend/Stoop/Kneel ? Squat/Crouch/Crawl ? Reaching/Twisting ? Taste/Smell (detect, distinguish, determine) ? Pushing/Pulling Lifting Requirements (Check appropriate category to perform job – with or without accommodations) ? Level 1; Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. ? Level 2; Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, pushing or pulling arm or leg controls or maintaining a production rate pace. Light work requires physical exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work. ? Level 3; Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. ? Level 4; Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. ? Level 5; Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of forces occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions (check all that apply) ? Normal Office Surroundings ? Vibration ? Exposure to Fumes ? Mechanical Hazards ? Exposure to Dust ? Chemical Hazards ? Exposure to Extreme Temperatures ? Electrical Hazards ? Wet and/or Humid ? Radiant Energy Hazards ? Noise ? Explosives Hazards ? Mists or Gases ? Burn Hazards Other/Comments: Precautions must be followed when working in any health care environment. May be exposed to violent or potentially violent patients. OSHA Categories (Complete this OSHA section for clinical/patient related jobs) ? Category I: Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. ? Category II: Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur. ? Category III: Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

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