Research Scientist

Providence

Research Scientist RN at Providence assuming responsibilities in leading research studies and innovative educational programs. Focusing on quality improvement and dissemination of study results in healthcare.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeRenton • Alaska, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65 - $103 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading caregivers in the integration and translation of research findings into practice.
Leading nursing and interprofessional research studies within the region, service area, and ministries as requested.
Teaching and leading innovative educational programs to support a culture of inquiry, including the practices of quality improvement and the use of evidence, and with a primary focus on nursing and patient care research.
Planning, organizing, developing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the human and material resources necessary to support completion of research studies led or co-led by registered nurses, with interprofessional teams.
Teaching and coaching mentors and research teams in the dissemination of study results.
Collaborating with, instructing, and leading system, regional, service area, and ministry research councils and teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Business, or other related area. If the master’s degree is not in nursing, then the baccalaureate degree or doctorate must be in Nursing.
BSN to PhD program, with or without a formal master’s degree meets this requirement.
Ph.D. in Nursing, Education, or related program.
Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License or Alaska Registered Nurse License, as appropriate
Within 2 years of hire: Hold a professional certification in this field, which is approved by ANCC, such as Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
5 years leading or facilitating quality and evidence-based improvement projects
5 years experience as a PI or CoPI, or directing a variety of research studies
3 years teaching research processes to/for RNs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

research study designquality improvementevidence-based practiceteachingcoachingproject managementdata analysisinterprofessional collaborationnursing researchpatient care research

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizationmentoringcollaborationinstructionevaluationplanningcoordinatingfacilitation

Certifications

Washington Registered Nurse LicenseAlaska Registered Nurse LicenseCertified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)