Junior Researcher jobs in Anaheim, CA

Job Summary:

Leidos QTC Health Services is hiring a Clinical Researcher to join the Innovation and Operational Improvement team. This role will support growth and innovation opportunities by providing clinical expertise along with up to date research to guide the direction of these activities. This role is for an individual who has experience working in a clinical setting and also has a passion for research and data gathering related to healthcare challenges and policies. This individual will use their clinical knowledge and research to stay up to date on CMS, HHS, and public health policies and trends, particularly in rural areas. This individual with analyze and interpret the research and data to provide key insights and recommendations to guide the strategic direction of the project teams. *remote options will be considered for this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to identify opportunities to bring innovation to new and current projects in order to improve healthcare delivery and create efficiencies.
• Conduct market research to evaluate potential competitors and partners to understand the landscape and provide recommendations on project ideas.
• Provide strategic direction to clinical innovation campaigns based on clinical experience and research.
• Incorporate clinical background and experience into recommendations and guidance to the project teams in order to ensure best practices and user experience is considered.
• Work with the team to define and implement research study and pilot projects that will explore and validate approved innovation initiatives. To include, defining use cases, estimating costs, defining minimum required capabilities, documenting workflows, and identifying potential partners.
• Prepare materials and briefings to provide progress and status updates for various levels of management and stakeholders.
• Interact routinely with various levels of management, functional leads, other staff, and customers.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage, prioritize, and successfully execute multiple projects concurrently with limited supervision.
• Desire for continuous learning.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
• 1-3 years of practicing RN experience required.
• Must be able to successfully pass National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.

Pay and Benefits:

Salary range - (L2) $70,000 to $95,000

Other level(s) may be considered:

(L3): 4 to 7 years of experience $90,000 - $120,000

The Leidos QTC Health Services pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to): geographic location, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. As a result, we offer meaningful and engaging careers to support you and your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here: Join Our Team | Jobs & Career Opportunities | Leidos QTC Health Services (qtcm.com)

Leidos QTC Health Services. is a VEVRAA Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company has an ongoing commitment to affirmative action and the creation of a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The company recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, people with disabilities protected under law, and protected veteran status.

• This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions and is intended to describe the general content and essential requirements for the position listed above. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add or change the duties of this position as required at any time.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Nursing

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)