Nurse Practitioner (HCMC Adult ED)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Presencial; USD 113.000 - 153.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work within a multidisciplinary health care team at the HC Emergency Med department. The NP will perform complex, standardized patient care procedures, educate patients and families, and operate under the supervision of a licensed physician.

The role includes EM-sponsored clinical trials and regulatory responsibilities. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive histories and exams, ordering labs and tests, initiating IV therapy,

Formación

• Master's degree in Nursing and NP certification required.
• Maryland NP license or license valid in another state.
• Current CPR certification required and maintained during employment.
• Equivalency formula may substitute additional education for experience.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive history and physicals and coordinate care with supervising physician.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and other services as delegated by supervising physician.
• Prescribe and regulate medications and evaluate outcomes of interventions.
• Coordinate research protocols and obtain informed consent for approved trials.
• Participate in staff interviews, hiring decisions, and clinical staffing discussions.

Educación

Master's Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse License

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner who will 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.

Specific Duties & responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive, accurate history and physical including chief compliant, 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.
• Give input for design of research protocols and procedures.
• 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.
• Participate in the interviewing process of clinical staff. Makes hiring recommendations. Can recommend discipline.

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.

Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $112,572 - $152,900 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Sun, Days, Nights, Weekends
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: JH at Howard County Hospital
Department name: HC Emergency Med
Personnel area: School of Medicine