Nurse Practitioner - 117036

Requisition ID: 117036

Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up to patients in the JHU Outpatient Cardiology Clinic at Columbia, under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician, and in accordance with established policies. The Nurse Practitioner will also conduct independent clinic sessions, interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, order laboratory tests, coordinate the continuum of care, provide education to patients and significant others, oversee clinical testing, and prescribe appropriate treatments.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Streamlines the provision of highly specialized professional service to patients, thereby improving patient care and increasing the efficiency of the physician group.
• Participates in fellow/resident teaching.
• Performs comprehensive history and physical examinations, establishes accurate diagnoses, and orders pertinent laboratory tests.
• Implements appropriate management plans and formulates concise relevant patient presentations for attending review.
• Writes orders, prescribe medications, performs and monitors diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Initiates basic and advanced cardiac life support in response to emergencies.
• Participates in patient education initiatives and coordinates short and long-term patient care through consultation with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provides comprehensive and age appropriate care to both well and ill patients.
• Educates patients and/or intervenes in acute or chronic illness.
• Practices within the guidelines of the unit, department, and institution and in accordance with the NP Physician Written Agreement required and approved by the State of Maryland.
• Provides comprehensive, age appropriate and episodic care to patients as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Performs history and physical exams.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and imaging studies. Performs tests and procedures as indicated.
• Establishes a plan of care related to the patient’s identified problems including medications, diet, therapeutic procedures, etc.
• Consults with other health team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary.
• Prescribes and regulates medications and formulas and performs other related procedures per NP Physician Written Agreement.
• Establishes priorities in patient’s care and management.
• Records patient visit/interaction in concise, clear and timely manner in the electronic patient records.
• Evaluates effectiveness of previously implemented medical treatment. Evaluates need for follow-up. Arranges referrals when indicated.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for organizing time and workload to meet patient, staff, and departmental needs.
• Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

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.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Additional experience may substitute for Master's Degree, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of cardiology experience or three years of relevant nursing experience.
  
  
  

Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG

Starting Salary Range: $100,000 - $152,900 ($113,185 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: JH at Columbia Center

Department name: SOM DOM Cardiology

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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