Part-Time
Nursing Research Program Manager
RN
Updated on 9/11/2026
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Southwest Michigan health system
No salary listed
United States
In Person
PhD
Category
 Academic & Institutional Research (1) |
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Required Skills
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Data Analysis
Requirements
- The candidate must be a Registered Nurse with current licensure in the State of Michigan.
- The candidate must hold a doctorate, specifically a PhD or Doctor of Nursing Practice.
- The candidate must have at least two years of clinical nursing experience.
- The candidate must be proficient in research methodologies, institutional review board processes, data collection, statistical analysis, research ethics, and quality improvement tools.
- The candidate must have strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
- The candidate must have strong organizational and project-management skills.
- The candidate must be able to lead change and foster collaboration across departments.
- The candidate must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data-management software.
- The candidate must be willing to attend occasional evening or weekend meetings or conferences.
Responsibilities
- Help set research priorities and drive organizational initiatives to build, strengthen, and maintain the nursing research infrastructure.
- Support the planning and execution of nursing research studies, quality-improvement projects, and evidence-based-practice projects, including integration into clinical care.
- Assist in developing research protocols, institutional review board submissions, and regulatory documentation.
- Coordinate logistics for research activities, including recruitment, data collection, and reporting.
- Facilitate and support nurses in disseminating research findings through presentations, posters, and publications.
- Participate in or lead the Nursing Research Council and other professional governance councils as applicable.
- Monitor study progress, data integrity, and protocol compliance.
- Mentor and educate nurses on research methodologies, proposals, institutional review board submissions, data interpretation, dissemination of findings, and evidence-based-practice principles.
- Support journal clubs, research workshops, and bedside inquiry initiatives.
- Develop and deliver educational programs on research, evidence-based practice, and Magnet research standards.
- Promote nurse-led research and scholarly dissemination.
- Facilitate nursing research activities that support nursing excellence and Magnet designation efforts.
- Serve as a liaison between nursing leadership, staff, and the Magnet Program Director.
- Assist in preparing, writing, and submitting Magnet documentation, including empirical outcomes and research reports.
- Monitor current trends and best practices in nursing research and Magnet standards to ensure organizational compliance and excellence.
- Ensure adherence to Magnet standards and institutional, federal, and ethical guidelines.
- Maintain documentation for ongoing and completed studies.
- Work with nursing leaders, shared governance councils, and interdisciplinary teams to identify and carry out nurse-led research and evidence-based practice.
- Participate in strategic planning and operational initiatives related to nursing research.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to design and implement evidence-based-practice projects and quality-improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate communication strategies and events to promote a culture of research and nursing inquiry.
- Communicate research progress and outcomes to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with academic partners to facilitate nursing research.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in nursing leadership and clinical research is preferred.
- Knowledge of Magnet Recognition Program standards and components is strongly preferred.
- Certification in research, such as CCRA, CCRC, CCRP, or ACRP-CP, is preferred.
- Evidence-based-practice or quality-improvement training is preferred.
- Familiarity with electronic health records and data-analytics tools is preferred.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills are preferred.
- Commitment to nursing excellence and lifelong learning is preferred.
Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.
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