Contract Nursing Content Writer/Editor- Med-Surg & Pediatric

EBSCO Health is part of EBSCO Information Services (EIS), a division of EBSCO Industries Inc. EIS provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases — all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 3,300 people worldwide. EBSCO is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow.

As a contract nurse writer/editor your primary responsibilities will be to develop and update evidence-based clinical content within the medical-surgical or pediatric practice area (general pediatrics, PICU, or NICU). You will accomplish this by reviewing evidence-based clinical resources, synthesizing content, and translating into clinical recommendations for online and mobile point-of-care practice tools.

This remote position is U.S.-based only (excluding U.S. territories).

What You’ll Do (Primary Responsibilities)

• Work closely with a Section Editor and Clinical Editors to develop and update evidence-based clinical content using standardized templates
• Develop and update related Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) content

Your Team

You will be welcomed as a contract writer/editor supporting the medical-surgical or pediatric content. In addition to the Section Editor and Clinical Editors, you will work with Editorial Assistants and Content Development Editors as appropriate. There will be ample resources, training materials, and support to ensure your success as a contract writer/editor.

About You

• 5+ years’ clinical experience in inpatient medical-surgical, pediatric, PICU, or NICU nursing
• Degree in the practice area (e.g., BSN)
• Writing/editing experience, including incorporating feedback from other editors, and access to/proficiency with MS WORD, including “track changes”
• Specialty certifications and a master’s or terminal degree in a health-related field highly preferred

What sets you apart

• Excellent clinical writing and editing skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to translate research evidence into clinical recommendations in standardized templates for online and mobile point-of-care practice tools
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice principles and familiarity with healthcare resources (including organizational guidelines)

Target Compensation

This is a contract position. Compensation is based on the volume and type of work completed.

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