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This position is a split role between University Health Services Community Health department at UHS and Youth Summer camps. Summer Youth camps are held on the UW-Madison campus during the period of April-August. During this time frame the camps may account for up to 100% of scheduled work hours. The position will cover camp nurse responsibilities where 8-hour shifts vary depending on need, time of year, and activity within the hours of 7:00AM to 7:00PM based on camp needs. The work may be performed at health offices located in multiple locations across campus.
The schedule for the Community Health portion of this position is typically 40 hours between the hours of 8am and 5pm. This is subject to change based on operational needs.
Community Health Job Task Summary:
--Administer immunizations according to UHS protocol and CDC guidelines.
--Administer and interpret screening tests for tuberculosis. Maintain competency in administration and reading of tests.
--Administer allergy injections under the orders of prescribing physician.
--Identify local and systemic allergic reactions to allergy immunotherapy. Treat local reactions according to physician orders and UHS policy and protocol based on AAAAI best practices.
--Provide comprehensive patient education to reduce health risks associated with travel.
--Administer travel immunizations according to UHS protocol and CDC guidelines.
--Plan, organize, and participate in Community Health outreach programs on the UW Campus.
Youth Camps Job Task Summary:
--Administer prescription and over-the-counter medications to summer youth programs as outlined in participant health profiles.
--Illness and injury management and/or triage to appropriate area medical facilities. Serve as a medical resource to bridge the gap between basic medical knowledge and emergencies.
--Communicate with parents and program staff for overall well-being of minors attending residential youth programing.
--Maintain health center records including, but not limited to treatment logs, medication logs, and incident reports.
--Assist with administrative tasks such as generating health reports, approving staffing requests and supply ordering.
--Serve as a training mentor to student staff.
- 75% Provides care to individuals within a specialized area of medicine to ensure physical and mental well-being
- 10% Evaluates current care plans, completes assessments, develops specialized treatment plans, documents medical activity, and analyzes patient data and results to help diagnosis and treat illnesses and diseases
- 10% Educates patients and their support systems on how to manage conditions and to promote the health and well-being of patients and those around them
- 5% Participates in medical research as needed in collaboration with medical professionals and internal and external stakeholders
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Required
Associate's Degree in nursing
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in nursing
Required:
--English proficiency
--3 years' experience as a registered nurse.
--The selected candidate must be available to work the final two weeks of June to assist with youth camps. There may be additional required workdays based on operational needs.
Employees will receive advance notice regarding any required workdays.
Preferred:
--Experience working in ambulatory clinic setting.
--Experience working under nurse protocols including travel health, allergy immunotherapy injections, administration of immunizations, TB skin test placement and assessment.
--Technical skills such as: injections, emergency response to anaphylactic allergy immunotherapy reactions, medication administration.
--Competent in the use of the computer, proficiency with electronic health record systems.
--Knowledgeable in the needs of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult populations.
Required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
Currently licensed in the state of Wisconsin
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $72,800 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This is an annualized rate, with the hourly starting rate $35/hr.
UHS is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by the vice chancellor for student affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide identity-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing.
Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
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The deadline for assuring full consideration is May 23, 2024, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Karin Butikofer
karin.butikofer@wisc.edu
608-890-2860
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Registered Nurse(HS039)
Department(s):A57-UNIV HEALTH SERVICES/CL SVCS/COMM HLTH & EPID
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:296757-AS
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