Description

We are seeking a motivated, energetic, and caring nurse to serve as a Sr. Research Nurse and to work collaboratively with the PI on a statewide initiative R3: Resilience, Renewal and Retention of Maryland Nurses. The position will be an integral member of the project team and will contribute to the development, assessment and evaluation, refinement, and implementation of R3 content and programs. The Senior Research Nurse will collaborate with a wide variety of JHSON faculty and staff as well as contribute to the community outreach and engagement strategy over the course of the project.

The Sr. Research Nurse must be highly proactive and demonstrate the ability to work independently. The successful candidate will be able to prioritize effectively, take an energetic approach to work assignments and take initiative in anticipating the needs of the PI and other team members. This position requires the ability to take a creative approach to environmental scanning, identifying the needs of the target population, setting of strategic goals and objectives, problem solving, and taking action to meet those goals and objectives. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate, communicate effectively, prioritize multiple tasks, exercise good judgement, be detailed oriented, and be proactive meeting expectations. As a professional representative of R3 initiatives and other projects, the candidate must be committed to responsiveness, customer service, excellence, and teamwork. The Sr. Research Nurse will deal regularly with sensitive, privileged, and confidential subject matter and maintain high standards of confidentiality.

Core responsibilities will include execution and continuous evaluation and improvement of the planned activities including information management and sharing; oversight and coordination of the project's educational and research endeavors; ensuring execution of day-to-day operations; budget and communication. The Senior Research Nurse will receive initial program training and support from the program team and will foster a trusting alliance with the program team members, program participants, and other stakeholders.

The modified hybrid position will be located on the East Baltimore campus.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Program Management

• Complete CITI Biomedical Research and IRB training, and other training related to finance and budget management, and use of marketing and communication tools.
• Independently oversee day-to-day operations of the R3 programs, including educational initiatives, budgeting, content build and delivery, and scheduling and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Apply advanced knowledge of program management to optimize personnel development, fiscal and departmental operations, performance improvement, and program development.
• Collaborate with R3 team and other internal and external partners to assess needs of target audience, create program content and delivery method, analyze program deliverables and outcomes, and to make adjustments as needed.
• Organize and schedule monthly R3 team meetings, Coordinating Council, National Advisory Board, and other meetings as needed. Create invitations, track participation, prepare and disseminate materials, create minutes and follow up on action items.
• Manage contracts and agreements with contractors, vendors, venues, etc. Coordinate with appropriate departments in the approval, execution, and payment of contract and agreements.
• Serve as the functional lead/administrator for reporting and communication systems and technology. This includes, website design and maintenance, project management, design and dissemination of reports and meeting minutes, and creation of marketing/communication materials.
• Manage, arrange and coordinate R3 events, including participating in content development, scheduling dates and locations, recruiting participants, setting and managing a budget, selecting vendors, preparing and distributing materials and technological requirements.
• Manage the various shared resources and documents for the R3 Programs. Create and maintain systems for tracking participation, and data collection. Assess and analyze reports & program outcomes and recommends improvements and actions based on analysis.

• Coordination/collaboration of partnerships across schools, universities, hospitals, MNRC and other nursing/healthcare leaders to meet R3 program goals. This will include routine engagement with all partners to address program outcomes, foster problem solving, and strategic decision-making.
• Develop strong professional and community relationships by attending key professional meetings and conferences, networking with colleagues, and participating in community-based outreach events.
• Stay informed about nursing trends, evidence-based practices, changes in healthcare landscape, and educational needs of nursing students and practicing nurses.
• Maintain and update R3 the website including a repository of resources and manage and provide support for website content updates. Response to inquiries and creates plan for regular updates in collaboration with JHUSON Marcom.
• Develop the annual podcast calendar with the PI, schedule, coordinate, and collaborate with JHUSON Marcom to produce, deploy and evaluate impact.
• Collaborate with the project and curriculum/instructional design teams to develop and deploy educational programs on the LMS platform or other formats.
• Design, develop, and implement evidence-based educational programs and materials including workshops, webinars, and conference sessions. Modify educational initiatives to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Serve in role of Nurse Planner to create educational activities in accordance with ANCC Nursing Continuing Professional Development Standards. Coordinate with Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing to maintain accreditation standards and records as needed.
• Conduct literature review, prepare manuscripts for submission to journals, track progress, and contribute to scholarly initiatives within scope of expertise. Work with project team to prepare, submit, and revise scholarly manuscripts for publication or other dissemination.
• Apply strong writing skills to draft, proofread and edit a variety of materials including written correspondence, presentation materials, agendas etc.; draft/edit communications, review and disseminate to intended population.
• Supervise grant budget management and financial functions, ensuring that tasks are completed in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. Maintain records of expenditure within university policies. Collaborate with budget analysts to monitor and analyze budget and assets, and to assure accurate allocation of expenditures.
• Assign and oversee duties of FWS student, including scheduling and timecard approval.

Minimum Qualifications

• Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related discipline required.

• Current CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.

• Minimum of two years experience in the specialty or a related area.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC).
• Managerial experience in operations or project and people management role or related experience.
• Experience working with IRB approved research studies.
• Expertise in technical aspects of learning management systems, data management, and communication platforms.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of ANCC standards of accreditation for Nursing Continuing Professional Development.
• Firm grasp of adult learning principles, educational needs assessment, curriculum development, and innovative educational strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management, instructional design, and related software applications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, and Adobe. Ability to master other software and applications for content creation, communication, and learning management (such as Canva, MailChimp, Canvas, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, decision making ability, self-direction and attention to detail required.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Nurse
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range: $75,100 - $131,700 Annually ($115,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday (30 hours per week)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing
Department name: Research Administration
Personnel area: School of Nursing