FCN Informaticist

Organizational Unit:

The USF Health College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges at the University of South Florida and one of four that make up USF Health. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution—reflecting its commitment to excellence in education, research, and service.

Nationally recognized as a leader in nursing education and research, the College of Nursing serves more than 2,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. For the fourth consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Florida’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report—rising to No. 23 in the nation in 2025. 

As an integral part of USF Health, the College of Nursing is guided by a mission grounded in excellence, innovation, and respect. We are dedicated to educating future nurses, advancing nursing science, and applying evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes and community well-being.

Prime Functions:

The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) Informaticist will play a central role in advancing the organization’s mission to address nursing workforce issues of supply and demand, including recruitment and retention, through the application of health informatics, data science, and original research.

In addition to conducting research, the Informaticist will integrate analytics with information systems to transform complex health, licensure, and education data into meaningful outputs. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, IT partners, and subject matter experts, the Informaticist will enhance data systems, integrate new data sources, and develop tools that support workforce planning, policy, and program evaluation.

This position is not solely supervisory; it requires hands-on engagement in designing and conducting rigorous research studies. The Informaticist will independently lead investigations into emerging workforce issues, develop hypotheses, design data collection instruments, and apply both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to generate actionable insights.

The ideal candidate is a skilled researcher and analyst who can operate both independently and collaboratively, ensuring data integrity, supporting digital solution design, and contributing to the continuous improvement of FCN’s informatics and analytics capabilities.

Additional Information for Applicants:

This is an on-site position. 

Applicants must have current, permanent work authorization in the United States that does not and will not require employer sponsorship, visa transfer, or future work authorization support. This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship (including but not limited to H-1B, H-2, O-1, TN/TD) or employment-based permanent residency sponsorship. Candidates whose authorization to work in the U.S. is dependent on employer sponsorship (whether now or in the future) will not be considered.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct original research on nursing workforce trends, including root cause analysis of issues such as NCLEX pass rates and regional workforce distribution. 
• Develop hypotheses, define research questions, and establish scientifically valid methodologies for both qualitative and quantitative investigations. 
• Design, administer, and analyze surveys and other primary data collection efforts.
• Provide strategic oversight of nursing workforce data analysis, ensuring alignment with FCN’s mission and research priorities.
• Supervise and mentor the FCN Data Analyst, providing guidance on data management, analysis, and reporting best practices.
• Review and validate datasets, visualizations, and reports for quality, accuracy, and methodological soundness.
• Manage the creation of dashboards, digital tools, and data platforms with IT partners to support stakeholder engagement and evidence-informed decision-making.
• Ensure internal data standardization and integration for consistency across diverse external sources.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for methodological guidance, data governance, and analytical strategy within FCN.
• Prepare and present research findings to stakeholders, policymakers, and executive leadership through written reports, briefings, and visual summaries.
• Contribute to long-term planning and continuous improvement