Nurse Practitioner (School of Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine) - #Staff

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

Descripción de la vacante

Johns Hopkins University invites candidates for a Nurse Practitioner role in the Pediatric Emergency Department. The successful applicant will manage pediatric trauma and ED workflow, performing patient interviews, exams, orders, diagnoses, and procedures as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires an RN license and NP certification, Maryland licensure, CPR certification, and JHH credentialing. Shifts vary; this is a full-time, essential staff role in the School of Medicine campus.

Formación

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• RN license and NP certification required.
• MD or state NP licensure in Maryland or other state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Maintain licensure during employment.

Responsabilidades

• Interview patients, take histories, perform physical examinations, order labs, diagnose, and initiate treatments.
• Educate patients and families to promote wellness and manage acute/chronic conditions.
• Document all patient interactions in the Electronic Patient Record (EPR).
• Coordinate with pediatric ED physicians, PCPs, nurses, and other specialties.
• Triage pages and relay detailed messages to physicians as needed.
• Answer questions regarding instructions, medications, and refills.
• Coordinate results with physician sign-off and notify patients as per protocol.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Manage time, relationships, and professional duties effectively.
• Attend departmental meetings and support educational missions.
• Develop follow-up plans appropriate for pediatric patients.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation in EPR

Educación

Master's Degree in Nursing

Herramientas

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

The Division of Emergency Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University seeks candidates for a Nurse Practitioner for the Pediatric Emergency Department. The successful applicant will have experience with managing pediatric trauma as well as pediatric emergency department workflow.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing many patient-oriented tasks such as interviewing patients, taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering laboratory tests, making tentative diagnoses, prescribing appropriate treatments, and performing appropriate procedures.

• Educates patients/participants and/or their families in order to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health, and intervene in acute or chronic illness.

• The NP ensures patient and physician calls are returned in a timely manner, and all patient interactions are documented appropriately in the Electronic Patient Record (EPR).

• Function as a liaison between Pediatric Emergency Medicine, primary care providers, nurse case managers, inpatient personnel and health care professionals in other specialties.

• Triage pages, responding as needed, or forwarding a detailed message to the appropriate physician.

• Answer questions from patients regarding physician instructions, medications, prescription refills, and/or other aspects of clinical care.

• Retrieve diagnostic results, coordinate physician sign-off of results, and call patients with results according to clinic protocol.

• Assumes responsibility for own professional development and remains current in clinical practice by attending relevant continuing education programs.

• Responsible and accountable for time management, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions.

• Regularly attends all departmental meetings, assisting with an educational mission when necessary.

• Assesses and/or manages follow-up plans, specific to the age of the patient served.

• Regularly gives effective, complete, and accurate instructions regarding good health maintenance to include disease prevention and home health care according to department guidelines and under the supervision of a physician.

• Records and documents health assessment data necessary to maintain, coordinate and/or expedite required services.

• This position acts as a resource to health care staff and implements programs to improve the health status of patients/families, taking into consideration the developmental needs of the parents and families.

• Consistently requests consultations with appropriate departments when necessary.

This is a clinical operations position that will work in the Pediatrics ED. The shifts may vary because this is a 24/7 service, but it will remain a full-time position essential staff. Staff may work holidays, weekends, days, evenings, and night shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing.

• Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner.

• Must be Licensed as an NP in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.

• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification required.

• Must maintain current licensure and certification during the duration of employment.

• Completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to the start date.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG

Starting Salary Range: $112,572 - $152,900 Annually ($124,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Su - Sa: days and hours will vary

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Ped Emergency Medicine

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.