Clinical Nursing Research Specialist -Clinical Practice and Professional Development -

Clinical Nursing Research Specialist -Clinical Practice and Professional Development -

Hiring Department : Nursing Services

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1029585

FTE : 1

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday

Shift : Days

# of Positions : 1

Posting Close Date : 1/23/2026

Salary: The salary range ofemployees currently holding equivalent position is $135,000 - $158,389. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more:

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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Position Summary

This position serves as a research specialist focusing on the coordination and the conduct of clinical nursing research, implementation science and evidence-based practice within the Department of Patient Care Services at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and in collaboration with the UIC College of Nursing when indicated. This includes working closely with the nurse executive, nursing leadership, and unit-level nursing staff to facilitate strategic initiatives related to nursing research.

Duties & Responsibilities

Research Program Development

• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, develop, promote, and manage the infrastructure for evidence-based practice, implementation science and research.
• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, define and direct the long-term goals of the evidence-based practice, implementation science and research programs to align with university and Department of Patient Care Services goals.
• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Research, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based practice, implementation science, and research within UI Health and in partnership with the UIC College of Nursing when indicated.
• Identify funding sources for nursing and interprofessional evidence-based practice, implementation science, and research, including, but not limited to, local, regional, federal, private, professional, and in-house sources, and communicate information to staff and/or nursing leadership and/or staff, as appropriate.
• Develop grant applications and manage pre- and post-award responsibilities.
• Develop IRB applications and obtain approval.
• Develop presentations for conferences at all levels (i.e., local through international).
• Develop papers for submission and subsequent publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Engage in evidence-based practice, implementation science and research activities and collaborative research with other hospital departments by leading research teams, educating, and mentoring.
• Ensure that projects are planned, managed, and completed efficiently, including disseminating results. Monitor budget for programs.
• Identify financial variables that affect evidence-based practice, implementation science and research and support good financial stewardship of projects.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for our Advanced Practice & Research Council and other councils as needed within our shared nursing leadership structure to identify, appraise, synthesize, and utilize research for policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Become a member of or attend university and hospital IRB Committee as a representative from nursing when and where applicable.
• Support the partnership with the University of Illinois College of Nursing and other nursing school partners to promote collaboration on research between faculty and UI Health nurses.
• Collaborate with school partner faculty and provide oversight and support for nursing students to ensure that projects are approved by UI Health, planned, managed, and completed efficiently, including disseminating results, and adhering to UI Health requirements.

Professional Development

• Promote the evidence-based practice and research competency of nurses by developing and implementing formal and informal educational programs related to, but not limited to, evidence-based practice, the research process, research article critique, and the development of abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Provide consultation to nurses related to proposal development, completion of research, promoting the utilization of research findings in clinical nursing practice and policies/guidelines, and evidence-based practice projects, and dissemination.
• Engage nurses and guide evidence-based practice, implementation science, and research teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Illinois Registered Nursing license
• PhD in nursing or related field, or DNP
• A minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing research, implementation science, and/or evidence-based practice project experience with progressive responsibility
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Strong communication (verbally and in writing), customer service, and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and financial principles; knowledge of labor laws, standards of care, and regulatory standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Excel, Outlook, or PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of nursing leadership experience is preferred
• Detail oriented
• Ability to lead and train other employees
• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols, SPSS, SAS, or other statistical software applications
• General knowledge of office activities and grant development

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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