Nurse Care Coordinator & Program Specialist (Gender and Sexual Health Services)

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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
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