Nurse Practitioner

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Assist Principal Investigators and the clinical research team with clinical research study operations under research protocols and UW-Madison policies .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive medical assessments, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in clinical research settings. Holds advanced nursing qualifications and experience in geriatric care and cognitive impairment management.

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Wisconsin Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) LicenseNurse Practitioner (NP) CertificationMaster’s Degree in NursingExperience in Clinical ResearchGeriatric Patient Care

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Hard Skills

Comprehensive Medical AssessmentsNeurological ExamsPhysical ExamsHealth History CollectionData Collection and EvaluationCondition Management EducationChronic Health Problem ManagementAdverse Event EvaluationLab Result InterpretationImaging Result Interpretation

Soft Skills

CollaborationPatient EducationCommunity GuidanceTraining and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner CertificationWisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) License

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchGeriatric CareCognitive ImpairmentCaregiver CheckHealth PromotionCare PlansUniversity of Wisconsin Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Principal Investigators and the clinical research team with clinical research study operations under research protocols and UW-Madison policies
Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including neurological and physical exams and detailed health histories
Contribute to a multidisciplinary clinician panel with a geriatrician and neuropsychologist to reach consensus-based research diagnoses of dementia
Travel to participants’ homes across the country for study visits, coordinating with University of Wisconsin Survey Center field interviewers
Develop, implement, collect data, and evaluate primary health care services according to individual care plans
Develop individualized care plans based on medical assessments and established rules and regulations
Educate patients and support systems on condition management and health promotion
Provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students
Collaborate with research teams on study visit protocols, serious adverse event evaluation, medical-record prescreening, and interpretation of lab and imaging results
Assess, diagnose, and treat illnesses and manage chronic health problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Wisconsin Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license with the recognized role of Nurse Practitioner (NP), or eligibility to obtain prior to start date
Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) License required by the start date of the position
Current Nurse Practitioner certification or eligibility to obtain prior to start date
Master’s Degree required
Graduate from an accredited nursing school
Experience or training to work with geriatric patients and/or persons with cognitive impairment preferred
Experience in clinical research, neurology, and/or performing procedures preferred
Must pass an initial caregiver check and recurring check every four years under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law
Must provide a valid driver's license
Employment is conditional on passing a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check
Must maintain continuous eligibility to work in the United States; university sponsorship is unavailable, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas
Cover letter and resume required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits
Reimbursement of flights, hotel stays, and rental cars for travel outside the Midwest
University-sponsored Fleet vehicles for local Midwest travel