Clinical Nurse

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine seeks a Clinical Nurse to join the Dermatology outpatient team at Green Spring Station. The role provides high‑quality medical, procedural and cosmetic care, and teaches patients as part of a multidisciplinary team led by the Clinic Medical Director and Clinic Manager.

You will assist with minor procedures, coordinate pre‑ and post‑op care, triage calls, and document in EPIC.

Qualifications

• Must be a Maryland-licensed Registered Nurse or state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification required; licensure and certification must be maintained.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; two years of clinical nursing experience in dermatology or related area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works independently under physician supervision to assess and treat phototherapy patients per protocol.
• Triages and answers patient calls; documents all interactions in EPIC.
• Coordinates pre- and post‑op care; assists with minor surgical and laser procedures.
• Acts as liaison between dermatologists, PCPs, nurse case managers, inpatient staff and other specialties.
• Retrieves lab results, coordinates physician sign‑off, and communicates results to patients.
• Provides crisis intervention and case management to ensure longitudinal patient care and scheduling of complex treatments.

Skills

Registered Nurse

CPR

Teaching

Communication

Case management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse who will serve as part of a comprehensive team of health care professionals providing high quality outpatient care in the Department of Dermatology, in medical, procedure and cosmetic clinics. Under the direction of the Green Spring Station Clinic Medical Director and the Clinic Manager, will serve to provide high quality care, teaching and service to patients as part of a team of faculty and staff. Engages in decision‑making and the implantation of therapeutic actions alone and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. Assists with minor surgical and laser procedures and coordinates pre- and post‑op care. Functions as a resource person to fellow nursing staff, medical staff, trainees, patients and family members.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Works independently under the supervision of the physician to assess and treat phototherapy patients according to specific protocols and/or diseases.
• Communicates, consults and collaborates with other units/departments to assist in the comprehensive care of patients.
• Triages and answers patient calls,and calls in prescriptions under the direction of a physician order. Ensures patient and physician calls are returned in a timely manner, and all patient interactions are documented appropriately in EPIC or as specified.
• Answers questions from patients regarding physician instructions, medications, prescription refills, biopsy results, and/or other aspects of clinical care.
• Function as liaison between dermatologists, primary care providers, nurse case manager, inpatient personnel and health care professions in other specialties.
• Retrieves lab results, coordinates physician sign‑off results, and calls patients with results according to clinical protocol.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed and triages complex cases; practices case management to ensure longitudinal care for patients and coordinates scheduling of complicated patient treatment courses within the divisions of Dermatology.
• Assists and/or oversees preparation of materials and solutions related to specimen preparation for skin biopsies.
• Assists physicians in the clinic and during minor surgery and procedures including but not limited to biopsies, injections, laser treatments, excisions, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and photodynamic light therapy and phototherapy in accordance with Maryland Board of Nursing guidelines.

Teaching & Learning

• Assumes major role in patient and staff teaching both in groups and individually. With other team members, provides counseling and support to patients seeking medical, procedural and cosmetic services.
• Assists with providing training and/or competencies for staff.
• Maintains educational requirements relevant to this discipline to enhance self‑development and improve the quality of patient care.

Operational Compliance & Flow

• Participates in ensuring a smooth operational clinic flow. Identifies barriers to service and creates solutions to ensure timely, safe, patient‑centered care.
• Participates in ensuring compliance with The Joint Commission regulatory measure, lab certifications, and ambulatory site standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related discipline.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience within specialty or related area.