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Nurse Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Specialist - Nursing Research & EBP Dept.

Casual - 8 or16 hrs. per week Day Shift

Wilmington, DE

ChristianaCare is currently seeking a DNP prepared EBP specialist for the Nursing Research and EBP department. In this role, you will serve as a leader in systemwide EBP program development, provide program oversight, mentor, and serve as a key content expert. In this role you will have the opportunity to lead EBP foundations in practice and facilitate the translation of evidence into practice with the goal of improving outcomes.

Job Expectations:

• Collaborate with 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.

Education & Requirements:

• DNP or PhD or EdD required
• MSN or BSN from an accredited nursing program required
• Active nursing license
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Evidence Based Practice can be in clinical, teaching or school related projects
• 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

This is a Casual position, working 8 or 16 hours a week.