Clinical Nurse (Pulmonary)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Vor Ort; USD 66.000 - 116.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Johns Hopkins University’s Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team at the Greenspring Campus, supporting Sarcoidosis and Interstitial Lung Diseases and general pulmonology.

The nurse will coordinate care with physicians, APPs, trainees and staff, communicate with patients, advocate for quality care, and participate in outpatient clinics and related processes.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Nurse licensed in Maryland or practicing state.
• Education may substitute for experience and vice versa per JHU policy.

Aufgaben

• Make decisions regarding patient care within scope.
• Act as patient advocate and ensure quality care.
• Exercise professional judgement and adapt to policy changes.
• Triages clinical calls and assist with results and prescriptions.
• Assist with coordination of care and clinic operations.
• Support outpatient clinics and participate in quality initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Registered Nurse license

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related discipline

ACLS certification

Tools

Epic In Basket

Jobbeschreibung

The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse who will work with a team of physicians, APPs, trainees, nurses and administrative clinical support staff to provide care to patients.

This position requires the ability to communicate with patients and other members of the care teams to coordinate care and ensure the highest quality of clinical care delivery. The Clinical Nurse will primarily support clinical programs located at the Greenspring Campus, including Sarcoidosis and Interstitial Lung Diseases, as well as general pulmonology.

Specific duties & responsibilities

• Responsible for making decisions regarding patient care, within scope.
• Serves as a caring, dedicated patient advocate.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability with patients, family members, providers and support personnel regarding patient care and or clinic operations.
• Within scope, exercises independent, professional judgement and decision-making on a consistent basis
• Adapts to changes in technology, software, policies and practices.
• Assists with Epic In Basket management (results, advice requests, prescription refills, authorizations).
• Triages clinical patient calls at the request of physicians, nurse practitioners, or medical office coordinator.
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners in contacting patients with test results, as directed
• Pends orders for signature as appropriate and requested.
• Assists with prior authorization requests.
• Attends outpatient clinics to assist with prescription refills, laboratory testing, patient education, and coordination of care.
• Works closely with Clinical Operations Leaders for continuous quality and process improvement.
• May assist with clinical research studies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.

• 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 preferred.
• ACLS certified.

Classified Title: Clinical Nurse
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME
Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually ($85,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: JH at Greenspring Station
Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary
Personnel area: School of Medicine