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
