Head Nurse - Pediatrics jobs in Wisconsin

Job Summary:

This is a unique opportunity to be a key contributor to the Systems Biology of Early Atopy (SUNBEAM) study, which is part of a network of researchers studying food allergy. The SUNBEAM study is focused on learning how many factors in early life can relate to asthma and food allergies. Food allergy affects approximately 5-10% of young children, with highest incidence in the first year of life. Food allergy accounts for almost $25 billion per year in U.S. costs. Atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) is a major risk factor for food allergy and other allergic diseases, and atopic dermatitis has a significant intrinsic impact on child health. Currently, there is no reliable way to identify those infants destined to develop atopic disease who would benefit from targeted prevention strategies. The goal of this study is to establish a birth cohort that collects prenatal and early life bio-samples and environmental samples and rigorously phenotypes young children for food allergy and atopic dermatitis to identify prenatal and early life markers of high risk for food allergy and atopic dermatitis, as well as biological pathways (endotypes) that result in these conditions.

Responsibilities:

• 5% Secures and schedules logistics for clinical research projects according to the research plan
• 25% Assists in the recruitment and screening of subjects for clinical studies by conducting physical health assessments
• 25% Provides professional nursing care to patients according to established protocols
• 10% Provides appropriate treatment plan direction and information to study participants
• 10% Serves as main point of contact and liaison to project participants, investigators, research sponsors, and the research team delivering study information in accordance with established research project standards and protocols
• 15% Collects, verifies, and enters data into database and analyzes clinical information data
• 5% Serves a primary point of contact for emergent study participant situations related to adverse effects or complications of the study
• 5% Supervises the day-to-day activities of research work unit

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Degree in Nursing or equivalent preferred

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 1 year previous experience with clinical research studies preferred.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, independent problem solving and analytical skills, attention to detail and organization, and an outgoing and energetic service-oriented approach required.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 60% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ 

Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1-OPT STEM Extension participants.

The incumbent must have good communication skills as they will interface with other departments within the hospital, clinics, and referral area as necessary to identify, collect and disseminate patient and protocol information. The incumbent must be able to work independently using initiative and good judgment.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.

Contact:

Kelsey Scholtens
kscholtens@pediatrics.wisc.edu
608-262-0006
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Research Nurse(HS042)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/AIR

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

296362-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.