Sr. Nurse Practitioner (HCMC Adult ED)

The Johns Hopkins University; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University, located within the HC Emergency Med department at Howard County Hospital in Maryland, seeks a Sr. Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-level emergency care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, ordering tests, initiating life support, prescribing medications, and coordinating referrals, including research protocol participation. Requires MD NP licensure in Maryland, CPR, and at least 3 years in acute care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required
• NP licensure in Maryland or otherwise
• Current CPR certification required
• Minimum 3 years experience in related clinical area
• Additional education may substitute for required experience

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive H&P with history, symptoms, and past medical history.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and therapies as delegated by supervising physician.
• Initiate IV therapy and basic/advanced life support when needed.
• Prepare chart documentation and obtain counter signature.
• Determine differential diagnoses and plan care.
• Prescribe and regulate medications and assess outcomes.
• Arrange consultations and referrals as needed.
• Coordinate with research protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee daily operations for clinical research protocols as applicable.
• Participate in staff interviews and contribute to hiring decisions.

Skills

EM experience

NP licensure

CPR certification

3+ years experience

Education

MSN in Nursing

Maryland NP license

CPR certification

Job description

We are seeking a Sr. 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.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in related clinical area and obtained proficiency in area of specialty.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Emergency Medicine experience.
• Five years related experience.

Classified Title: Sr. Nurse Practitioner

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG

Starting Salary Range: $112,572 - $156,725 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