Evidence Based Practice Specialist - Casual Position (12 hours per week/ hybrid) at ChristianaCare

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

Casual - 12 hrs weekday shift: Hybrid opportunity

Wilmington, DE

ChristianaCare is currently seeking an MSN prepared EBP specialist for the Nursing Research and EBP department. In this role, you will report directly to the Vice President, Nursing Quality and Safety and partner with an EBP specialist in systemwide EBP program development, 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 EBP specialist, 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. 
• Contributes to nursing image through presentations &/or publications based on results.
• Enhances the language and culture of evidence- based professional practice across the system by role modeling scientific-mindedness, critical thinking, integrative capacity and relational skills into practice standards.

Education & Requirements:

• DNP or PhD or EdD preferred; MSN required.
• Active DE 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.

Position is casual, 12 hours per week, non- benefited.