Position Vacancy ID:
96078-AS

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Terminal

Working Title:
Research Nurse Coordinator

Official Title:
SR CLIN NURSE SPEC(R44BN) or CLIN NURSE SPECIALIST(R44DN) or ASSOC CLIN NURSE SPEC(R44FN)

Hiring Department(s):
A534265-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/INFECT DIS

FTE:
25%

Anticipated Begin Date:
OCTOBER 24, 2018

Term:
This position will end on OCTOBER 23, 2020.

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $42,167 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:
RN required. BSN preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Perferred qualifications:
- 2 years experience in education or quality improvement projects.
- Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams in long-term care organizations.
- Understanding of clinical data collection in nursing homes and how to utilize data in process improvement.
- Experience with conducting qualitative interviews/focus groups, observational/ethnographic studies and analyses of collected qualitative data.
- Experience in long-term care healthcare quality measurement and improvement.

License or Certificate:
Active WI Nursing License Required

Position Summary:
The selected candidate for this position will become a key member of a multi-disciplinary research program focused on improving antibiotic prescribing practices in nursing homes. The program encompasses research focused on generating a greater understanding of the antibiotic prescribing process in nursing homes, redesigning select aspects of the prescribing process through a multi-component stewardship intervention and evaluation of the fidelity and sustainability of the intervention in study nursing homes. The immediate program needs for this position are focused on providing direct coaching to six nursing homes.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Additional Information:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

Appointment to last 2 years. The possibility exists that this position may be converted into a renewable appointment dependent upon funding and program need.

Contact:
Steven Marshall
samarsh@medicine.wisc.edu
608-265-4097
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
To begin the application process please click on the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to create a profile and upload a resume and cover letter. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

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

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Applications Open: Sep 21 2018 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 19 2018 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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