The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . Job Description The Orvis
School of Nursing at the Carnegie R1-designated University of Nevada, Reno seeks an inaugural embedded Nurse Scientist within its academic-practice partnership with Renown Health. The Nurse Scientist will work alongside clinical nurses, nursing leaders, and interprofessional teams to generate new knowledge, investigate the impact of nursing care, and advance nursing science. This is a role for a builder. The
successful candidate will develop the relationships, infrastructure, and culture that make nursing inquiry integral to clinical practice and organizational decision-making, while advancing an independent program of scholarship. We welcome candidates across career stages who demonstrate a clear scholarly focus, strong methodological preparation, and the capacity to develop a funded program of research. The successful
candidate will bring the vision and collaborative approach needed to build a new program, whether developing an emerging research portfolio or bringing an established body of scholarship to this opportunity. Key Responsibilities Build the nursing research enterprise Develop and implement a strategic agenda for nursing research across the partnership. Build sustainable infrastructure for nurse-initiated research,
including consultation, project development, data access, and grant support. Contribute leadership to nursing research councils, committees, and strategic initiatives. Advance nursing science and outcomes research Develop and sustain a focused program of research aligned with your outcomes-focused area of expertise. Translate findings into clinical protocols, care models, policies, and delivery improvements. Partner
with nurses and clinical leaders Collaborate with frontline nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, educators, nursing leaders, and quality teams to develop clinically relevant research questions. Serve as a trusted methodological partner, designing rigorous evaluations of nursing interventions, workforce programs, and quality initiatives. Develop capacity and external funding Mentor nurses, students, faculty,
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