Nurse Practitioner (Emergency Medicine -SOM)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 152,900; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner for the Department of Emergency Medicine. This role involves providing critical patient care within a multidisciplinary team, managing medical procedures, and maintaining patient education.

Ideal candidates will hold a Master's Degree in Nursing and possess a valid Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland. The position offers a competitive salary range of $104,000 to $152,900 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as NP in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification required.
• One year of related clinical experience in Emergency Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Order and interpret tests as delegated by supervising physician.
• Maintain technical proficiency in clinical procedures.
• Responsible for conduct of clinical trials and patient care decisions.

Skills

Patient care

IV therapy

CPR certification

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Overview

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team. Responsible for complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician. Educates patients and families in matters pertaining to health maintenance, disease prevention and appropriate measures in acute and chronic illness. Direct supervision from appropriate licensed physician as designated.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive, accurate history and physical including chief complaint, presenting signs and symptoms, and past medical history and interval history.
• Recognize differences between normal and abnormal findings in H & P. Significant findings are validated or discussed with a physician as appropriate.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, diets, physical therapy, inhalation therapy or other services when delegated by a supervising physician. Abnormal findings are discussed with a physician as appropriate.
• Initiate IV therapy by peripheral, central, intraosseous routes. Perform injections, arterial puncture, and venipuncture. Initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
• Prepare chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician.
• Determine differential diagnosis.
• Maintain technical proficiency with approved procedures including suturing, wound care and orthopedic care.
• Prescribe and regulate medications.
• Evaluate outcomes of previously implemented interventions.
• Arrange consultations and referrals when needed.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss patient and unit requirements. Daily informal discussions are held with the physician and other health professionals to plan patient care.
• Responsible for the conduct of EM sponsored clinical trials including regulatory issues, recruitment and good clinical practice. Coordinate the implementation of protocols in conjunction with the other staff members. Oversee daily operations for clinical research protocols in collaboration with other staff. Responsible to obtain informed consent from study participants.
• Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Remain abreast of new treatment modalities and technologies within the field of Emergency Medicine. Maintain competencies with the use of Med/Surg instruments and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the formal and informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to facilitate safe and effective management of acute and chronic illness in patients presenting in the ED.
• Uses professional judgment and assumes complete responsibility for any decisions, their consequences, and results.
• Prioritizes and organizes work to meet the changing needs of the unit and patient care needs.
• Coordinate and make decisions regarding patient care.
• Develop collaborative relationship with supervising physician determining need and timing of communications.
• Exchange routine medical information with appropriate members of the health care team while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing; Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must be licensed as NP in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of related clinical experience in Emergency Medicine.

Job Details

• Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner
• Job Posting Title (Working Title): Nurse Practitioner (Emergency Medicine -SOM)
• Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
• Starting Salary Range: $104,000 - $152,900 Annually ($115,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
• Employee group: Full Time
• Schedule: Varies, 40 hours/week
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Location: School of Medicine Campus
• Department name: SOM Em Med Clinical Programs
• Personnel area: School of Medicine