Director, Nursing Research

Danville, PA, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the development and growth of nursing-led research initiatives, oversee a 12-month fellowship program, and mentor nurses in clinical and educational research.

Role type

Director, Nursing Research (Senior Leadership)

Builds

Nursing research programs, fellowship curriculum, and evidence-based practice initiatives

Domain

Healthcare / Nursing Science / Clinical Research

Deliverable

Required skills

Clinical research leadership, Fellowship program management, IRB compliance, Scholarly publication strategy, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Educational research design

Preferred skills

Mentorship of nursing staff, Data access facilitation, Conference presentation, Curriculum development

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee the 12-month Nursing Research Fellowship program; Mentor nurses conducting clinical research; Facilitate access to health system data for research; Guide researchers through IRB preparation and compliance; Support presentation and publication of research; Partner with faculty to design educational research initiatives

Seniority

Director, Strategic Leadership & Mentorship

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About Geisinger

Geisinger is a large, integrated health services organization founded in 1915. Through its 11 hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, and the Geisinger College of Health Sciences, which includes the Clinical Education Institute and Research Institute, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM), and the Geisinger School of Nursing, Geisinger serves more than 1 million residents throughout 46 counties in central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania. The system includes over 26,000 employees, including over 1,700 employed physicians, while Geisinger Health Plan serves ov