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Research Asst II, General Pediatrics
Vanderbilt Health
| Description JOB SUMMARY: The Research Assistant II will work on three projects focused on the transition to adulthood and adult outcomes for individual with intellectual/developmental disabilities: 1) a survey study examining the relationship between day-to-day activities and mental health for adolescents/ adults with ASDs 2) an NIH-funded longitudinal study examining the development of young adults with developmental disabilities as they transition from high school to adulthood; and 3) an NIH-funded 3-site randomized-controlled trial testing a parent advocacy intervention to improve the transition out of high school for youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Working with the PI, Study Coordinator, and other research staff, the research assistant will be involved in the design, execution, and analysis of these studies. During the first year of the position, the research assistant will primarily work on the survey study and will assist on the other studies as needed. After the first year, the research assistant will have increased responsibilities on the longitudinal study and randomized-control trial. The specific tasks to be performed with guidance and supervision from the PI and Study Coordinator are:
Department/Unit Summary: Academic General Pediatrics at Children's Hospital improves the health of children and families, especially those with higher risk for poor health outcomes. As a medical home, we provide comprehensive, family-based, coordinated care. Our programs range from primary care clinics across the region to specialized clinics focused on child behavior , to referral services for families involved in international adoption . We also direct the Newborn Nursery at Vanderbilt to give families with new infants a healthy start and allow for good continuity of care. Our training of the next generation of pediatric primary care doctors and specialists and our advancement of discoveries impact children across the country and the around the world. We accomplish our mission by
* Day Shift (w/ some nights and weekends as needed)/ Non-Exempt Position
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity -- of culture, thinking, learning and leading -- is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
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Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:
* US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
* Healthcare's Most Wired: Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.
* Becker's Hospital Review: named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
* The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
* American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
* Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
* National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
* Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6 th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.
Additional Key Elements/ Responsibilities:
Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experiences:
Position Qualifications: * Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience) and 2 years experience required. ** Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.** *IND000 *NHCN
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