What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evidence - Based Practice Specialist (Exempt) position at Mercy?
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Overview:
Assist ministry-wide nurses and other interdisciplinary teams uphold clinical excellence by accelerating the translation of evidence into practice. Serves as a nurse leader, key contact, and organizational expert in evidence-based nursing practice (EBP). Contributes to the Evidence Based Practice Center of Excellence initiatives to foster a culture of inquiry. Collaborates and consults with nursing leaders and clinical nursing staff to enhance professional nursing practice, patient care delivery, and outcomes of care using research and other forms of evidence. Provides mentorship and participates in the conduct and dissemination of evidence-based practice initiatives. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a healthcare setting
- Required Education: MSN, or BSN and Master’s degree in healthcare related field
- Preferred Education: DNP, or Ph.D. in Nursing with a strong emphasis in evidence-based practice
- Licensure: Active nursing license
- Certifications: EBP-C within one year of hire
- Other: Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with a professional attitude, demeanor, and appearance. Ability to work on projects/assignments independently. Minimal travel required.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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