Nursing Research Specialist
Listed on 2026-03-10
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing
Work Shift
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Time TypePart time
DepartmentCC017513 Nursing Research
SummaryPart Time
Additional InformationThe Nursing Research Specialist facilitates the development and implementation of research studies and evidence-based practice projects that transform pediatric nursing practice and improve patient outcomes. The Nursing Research Specialist leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative educational programs consistent with the guidelines for Nursing Professional Development.
Required EducationMaster’s degree; or equivalent combination of education with experience
Recommended EducationMaster's Degree Nursing, PhD Degree Nursing
Required Work ExperienceNursing - 5 years of experience
Recommended Work Experience Required CertificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State
Recommended CertificationsCertified Research Specialist (CRS) - UAMS, Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
DescriptionParticipates in and incorporates research and evidence-based practice as a mentor, investigator, collaborator, translator, integrator and/or evaluator.
Establishes formal and informal consultative relationships that may lead to professional development or mentorship opportunities.
Serves as a clinical resource for human subjects protection by monitoring and maintaining research regulatory standards and assisting staff with submission of research protocols and human subject research determination forms.
Disseminates research findings through activities such as presentations, publications, consultation, educational programs, courses, activities, and use of other media internally and through local, regional, and national agencies.
Functions in the roles of both educator and facilitator.
Implements a variety of teaching strategies tailored to the learners needs.
Applies nursing and learning theoretical and conceptual foundations as a basis for developing programs.
Develops innovative educational programs that are evidence-based and free of commercial bias in accordance with the guidelines for Nursing Professional Development and other health-related professional disciplines.
Advocates for innovative programs that support the needs of the learner and organization.
Participates in the development of a financial plan that allocates resources to support the department.
Designs, implements, and evaluates innovative and creative programs and projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Arkansas Children’s (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.
Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.
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For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.
Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.
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