Nurse Practitioner - Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trials Research

University of Wisconsin Madison
$100,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
sick time
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Mar 28, 2025
Job Summary: The University of Wisconsin (UW) Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Clinical Trials Program in Dr. Cynthia Carlsson's lab is a member site of the national Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC) which conducts prevention and treatment clinical trials research in the field of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The program has a strong commitment to partnering with communities to ensure that high-risk populations are represented in research. The research nurse practitioner (NP) has an integral role within the AD Clinical Trials Program and serves as a clinical expert within a research team. The research nurse practitioner assists the Principal Investigator (PI), co-investigators, and clinical research coordinators with the operations of clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols and UW Madison policies. The research nurse practitioner operates within a larger team and often works closely with scientists, program managers, participant recruitment specialists, schedulers, study coordinators, and students across the UW Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) and other AD-related programs. The NP will perform physical and neurological exams; perform lumbar punctures; interpret research blood and cerebrospinal fluid test results, cognitive testing results, and electrocardiograms; evaluate serious adverse events; maintain participant records; provide on-call and back-up support to investigators as requested; assess decision-making capacity; return research results to participants including biomarker results, and provide advice to participants and their clinicians regarding their health concerns or adverse events. The NP will work chiefly at University Hospital but may work at other clinical or community sites in Madison. The research nurse practitioner may participate in the recruitment of participants for AD clinical trials and related research studies through attendance at outreach events. They may have opportunities to speak with supporting organizations about Alzheimer's disease research and current findings. The applicant will communicate and coordinate with multiple research related departments, including UW Clinical Trials Institute, UW Health Sciences IRB, UW Pharmaceutical Research Center, and the Clinical Research Unit for study start up, maintenance, and closure. The applicant will also work with ACTC leadership and study personnel, central IRBs, ACTC regulatory teams, study monitors, and industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trial personnel. Responsibilities: Provides health care services under a collaborative care agreement with physician. Educates patients, develops and evaluates care plans, and prescribes medications and treatments in support of patient health and well-being. 20% Assesses, diagnoses, and treats illnesses, and manages chronic health problems 30% Develops, implements, collects data, and evaluates primary health care services as directed by individual care plans 15% Develops individualized care plans based on medical assessments in accordance with medical best practices and established rules and regulations 5% 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 10% May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students 10% Completes clinical assessments and lumbar puncture procedures on research participants and educates participants and their support systems on managing conditions related to research participation 5% Plans staff implementation of protocols and on-going quality review of one or multiple highly complex clinical research trials or programs 5% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of employees Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Master's Degree The successful candidate must be a graduate from an accredited nursing school. The successful candidate must also be certified or be eligible to obtain certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin. Qualifications: Experience or training to work with geriatric patients, persons with cognitive impairment and dementia, and individuals from under-represented, high-risk populations is preferred. Experience in interventional therapeutic clinical research studies and performing procedures is also preferred. The applicant should have the ability to work both independently and cooperatively within the clinical research team and to provide leadership and supervision to research team members. License/Certification: Required RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Registered Nurse (RN) License for the State of Wisconsin Required Must be certified or be eligible to obtain certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin Work Type: Part Time: 50% - 70% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $100,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications The expected salary range (full-time base, prorated for appointment percentage) for this position is $100,000 up to $120,000 for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; 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, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous 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 the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. 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 current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience. Contact: Kate Cronin kcronin@wisc.edu Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Nurse Practitioner(HS026) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 312985-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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