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Statewide Coordinator, Newborn Screening Program
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Position Number: 1380329
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Statewide Coordinator, Newborn Screening Program

R0113934
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Statewide Newborn Screening Program Coordinator for the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory. The coordinator serves the entire state of Nevada by providing affected infant tracking, diagnosed baby's case management, clinician guidance, parent education and assures infant follow-up care/life-saving treatment. Other duties include, but are not limited to, 1) providing follow-up services including abnormal result notification; 2) tracking of clinician and parent interactions and compliance with stated directives; 3) protocols/scheduling of further newborn testing; 4) providing education and guidance to healthcare providers; 5) linking primary care providers to expert consultants 24/7; and , 6) supports the efforts to confirm a newborn screening condition diagnosis. The position with assure short-term follow-up treatment for any infant testing positive for >55 inherited conditions screened by the Nevada Newborn Screening Program; works as a team member with newborn screening laboratory staff; coordinates patient care with physicians, key hospital staff, Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), clinics, parents and outpatient laboratory personnel; documents all case management activities; obtains confirmatory diagnosis and assures lifesaving and/or prevention of debilitating defects by coordinating expeditious treatment of an affected infant. The position will coordinate quarterly newborn screening advisory council meetings and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
A Bachelors and 4 years of experience OR a Master's and 2 years of experience.
Related Experience: public health, genetics, pediatric nursing and/or newborn screening case management

A Registered Nurse (RN) or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license is required for this position.

Travel Requirements
Occasional travel to Nevada client locations is required.

Compensation Grade
C

Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Department Information
The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (NSPHL) provides a wide range of diagnostic and analytical services for the assessment and surveillance of infectious/communicable diseases, foodborne outbreak analyses, biological and chemical terrorism analyses and the analytical evaluation of dairy products and water to evaluate safety for consumption and compliance throughout Nevada. For more information, please visit the following link: med.unr.edu/nsphl

Contact Information
Stephanie Vanhooser
(775) 682-6205
Svanhooser@unr.edu

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)
Attach the following attachments to your application
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three Professional References
4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant
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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a Top Tier Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

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