Nurse Scientist (RN)

Company: Abridge
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

About AbridgeAbridge was founded in 2018 with the mission of powering deeper understanding in healthcare. Our AI-powered platform was purpose-built for medical conversations, improving clinical documentation efficiencies while enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most-their patients.Our enterprise-grade technology transforms patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real-time, with deep EMR integrations. Powered by Linked Evidence and our purpose-built, auditable AI, we are the only company that maps AI-generated summaries to ground truth, helping providers quickly trust and verify the output. As pioneers in generative AI for healthcare, we are setting the industry standards for the responsible deployment of AI across health systems.We are a growing team of practicing MDs, AI scientists, PhDs, creatives, technologists, and engineers working together to empower people and make care make more sense. We have offices located in the SoHo neighborhood of New York, the Mission District in San Francisco, and Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh.The RoleAbridge is seeking a Nurse Scientist to drive the development of our AI-powered nursing documentation tools. The ideal candidate is a current/former Practicing Nurse with a strong background in Nursing Informatics and technical expertise, blending clinical knowledge with experience using informatics to drive the development of new technologies. In this role, you will help shape AI-driven documentation tools, ensuring our models generate accurate, high-quality nursing notes that enhance nurses' efficiency and patient care. You'll work closely with engineers, researchers, and other clinicians to refine AI models, validate outputs, and develop new capabilities that improve documentation workflows. This is a high-impact opportunity to be a part of developing the product that will help nurses concentrate on what matters most- connecting with patients and delivering exceptional care.What You'll Do

• Develop and refine AI-driven nursing documentation tools using clinical expertise and collaborating with prompt engineers.
• Design experiments to assess and validate the accuracy of AI-generated nursing documentation and provide structured feedback.
• Build and refine evaluation tools to streamline nursing documentation quality assessment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (ML researchers, data scientists, clinicians) to integrate nursing insights into AI models.
• Contribute to product development and broader business initiatives.What You'll Bring
  • RN, or PhD with direct experience working in nursing practice
  • Deep understanding of nursing documentation, nursing workflows, and nursing terminology
  • Ability to evaluate AI-generated clinical notes using a data-driven approach, provide structured feedback, and guide improvements
  • Hands-on experience in clinical data validation and quality assessment.
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare data standards (e.g., FHIR, HL7) and privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA)
  • Experience collaborating with engineers and product teams to build AI-powered clinical tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skillsNice to Have
    • Experience in software engineering, particularly in prompt engineering or AI model development
    • Previous experience in AI-powered clinical documentation tools or clinical decision support systems
    • Published research in AI, machine learning, or healthcare technologyBase Salary Range: $180,000 - $250,000 per year + equityThe salary range provided is based on transparent pay guidelines and is an estimate for candidates residing in the San Francisco and New York City metro areas. The actual base salary will vary depending on the candidate's location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additionally, this role may include the opportunity to participate in a company stock option plan as part of the total compensation package.Must be willing to work from our SF or NYC office at least 3x per weekThis position requires a commitment to a hybrid work model, with the expectation of coming into the office a minimum of (3) three times per week. Relocation assistance is available for candidates willing to move to San Francisco.We value people who want to learn new things, and we know that great team members might not perfectly match a job description. If you're interested in the role but aren't sure whether or not you're a good fit, we'd still like to hear from you.Why Work at Abridge?At Abridge, we're transforming healthcare delivery experiences with generative AI, enabling clinicians and patients to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Our mission is clear: to power deeper understanding in healthcare. We're driving real, lasting change, with millions of medical conversations processed each month.Joining Abridge means stepping into a fast-paced, high-growth startup where your contributions truly make a difference. Our culture requires extreme ownership-every employee has the ability to (and is expected to) make an impact on our customers and our business.Beyond individual impact, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of curious, high-achieving people in a supportive environment where success is shared, growth is constant, and feedback fuels progress. At Abridge, it's not just what we do-it's how we do it. Every decision is rooted in empathy, always prioritizing the needs of clinicians and patients.We're committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally. Whether it's flexible work hours, an inclusive culture, or ongoing learning opportunities, we are here to help you thrive and do the best work of your life.If you are ready to make a meaningful impact alongside passionate people who care deeply about what they do, Abridge is the place for you.How we take care of Abridgers:
      • Generous Time Off: 13 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees.
      • Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for all full-time employees. Abridge covers 100% of the premium for you and 75% for dependents. If you choose a HSA-eligible plan, Abridge also makes monthly contributions to your HSA.
      • Paid Parental Leave: 16 weeks paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
      • 401k and Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future.
      • Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.
      • Learning and Development Budget: Yearly contributions for coaching, courses, workshops, conferences, and more.
      • Sabbatical Leave: 30 days of paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
      • Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.
      • ... and much more!Diversity & InclusionAbridge is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds (including but not limited to race, gender, educational background, and sexual orientation).Staying safe - Protect yourself from recruitment fraudWe are aware of individuals and entities fraudulently representing themselves as Abridge recruiters and/or hiring managers. Abridge will never ask for financial information or payment, or for personal information such as bank account number or social security number during the job application or interview process. Any emails from the Abridge recruiting team will come from an @ email address. You can learn more about how to protect yourself from these types of fraud by referring to . Please exercise caution and cease communications if something feels suspicious about your interactions.
        #J-18808-Ljbffr

Keywords: Abridge, Woodland , Nurse Scientist (RN), Healthcare , San Francisco, California