Nurse Researcher

Baystate Medical Center is seeking a per diem Nurse Researcher to advance nursing scholarship, evidence-based practice, and clinical innovation. This role supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of research and quality improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes, enhance the delivery of healthcare services, and advance clinical nursing practice.

Working collaboratively with nursing leadership, physicians, unit managers, and multidisciplinary teams, the Nurse Researcher helps translate current evidence and research findings into clinical practice. This individual will support nurses in developing research questions, designing and conducting studies, analyzing data, disseminating findings, and pursuing opportunities for grant funding and publication.

The ideal candidate brings a strong clinical background, expertise in research design and program development, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position also plays a key role in advancing nursing scholarship, supporting professional development, and fostering a culture of inquiry, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to identify research questions, design and conduct studies, collect and analyze data, and disseminate findings.
• Promote evidence-based practice by facilitating nursing research and supporting the integration of current research findings into clinical care.
• Provide leadership and guidance in nursing scholarship, including manuscript preparation, journal publications, grant applications, and presentations at professional conferences and meetings.
• Develop and support a nursing scholarship program that promotes professional development and creates pathways for bedside nurses to participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Nurse-Led Research, New Knowledge, and Innovations Council within nursing shared governance.
• Serve as a liaison to the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), supporting nurse-led research and quality improvement projects through the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process.
• Lead and facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of divisional programs that improve clinical workflows, quality, and patient care practices.
• Promote organizational leadership standards, operating principles, and service excellence in alignment with Baystate Medical Center’s mission and goals.

Required Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Doctoral degree required.
• Minimum of seven years of diverse nursing experience, including research and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated expertise in program development and experience designing and conducting research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to analyze and communicate research findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grant writing and securing research funding.
• Familiarity with ANCC Magnet® requirements related to nursing research and evidence-based practice.
• Experience preparing manuscripts, publishing research findings, and presenting at professional conferences or meetings.

Work Arrangement

This position is remote. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Springfield, MA, and be able to travel on-site as needed.

Education

Doctorate (Required)

Certifications

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Certified Registered Nurse - Other, Registered Nurse - State of Massachusetts

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$57.18 - $65.73 - $77.75

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.