Nurse Care Coordinator & Program Specialist (Gender and Sexual Health Services)
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Registered Nurse NE Job Summary: The Nurse Care Coordinator and Program Specialist is a Registered Nurse who provides student‑centered care and supports program development focused on gender, sexual and reproductive health, and general medical services. This role delivers comprehensive care coordination and complex case management for students with diverse medical, psychosocial, and environmental needs. The RN also strengthens an established gender health services program through consultation, training, and partnership development, and leads innovative outreach, community engagement, and health education. By combining clinical expertise with program leadership and community engagement, this position advances UW Madison’s priorities related to student wellbeing, inclusion, and retention. Coordinator & Program Specialist Responsibilities: Provides care to individuals within a specialized area of medicine to ensure physical and mental well-being 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 Educates patients and their support systems on how to manage conditions and promotes the health and well-being of patients and those around them May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students Provides ongoing case management for students with chronic, complex, or intersecting medical and psychosocial needs, including but not limited to gender health services, reproductive health, mental health concerns, and social determinants of health. Conducts proactive follow-up outreach to ensure continuity of care, adherence to treatment plans, and timely connection to recommended services Continues to grow and enhance an established gender health services and sexual health program Develops and implements innovative outreach programming to promote sexual health, gender health services and wellness across campus Other duties as identified to cover/support medical services Key Job Responsibilities: 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 Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders 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 May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students Provides care to individuals within a specialized area of medicine to ensure physical and mental well-being Participates in medical research as needed in collaboration with medical professionals and internal and external stakeholders Department: University Health Services| Medical Services| Gynecology & Specialty Clinics At UHS our mission is to promote, protect, and improve student health and wellbeing. UHS employees are dedicated to providing high-quality medical, mental health, prevention and wellness services for UW-Madison students. These efforts contribute to students learning, leading and thriving in a healthy community. Learn more about us at uhs.wisc.edu UHS Medical Services provides high quality medical services to UW-Madison students with specialties in primary care, gynecology, sexual health, travel medicine, allergy and immunization, and physical therapy. Our clinicians also provide a wide range of preventative care in support of the UHS overarching mission of promoting students' academic and personal success through an integrated model of medical, mental health, and prevention activities and services. Compensation: The minimum salary is $72,800. Actual pay is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. An employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurance and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ UW is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF) programs. Required Qualifications: Associate degree in nursing Minimum of three years nursing experience Registered Nurse (RN) or eligibility for RN licensure in the state of Wisconsin and/or compact state licensure Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience participating in multidisciplinary teams, including collaboration with clinical, operational, or academic partners Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor degree in nursing Experience in complex case management Experience in an ambulatory setting Experience in a college or University Health setting Experience in innovative outreach and/or event planning Experience with program development and community engagement Experience with grant writing or program evaluation Experience supporting basic needs initiatives Education: Associate's degree in nursing required Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred How to Apply: Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document or separate documents. The following is required for your application to be considered complete: Cover letter Resume Candidates selected to move forward in the process can expect onsite interviews to take place between June 2 and June 4. 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. 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. Application deadline: May 22, 2026. Contact Information: Karin Butikofer, [email protected], 608-890-2860 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information 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. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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