Nurse Practitioner

Join to apply for the Nurse Practitioner role at The Johns Hopkins University . The Division of Emergency Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Pediatric Emergency Department. The successful applicant will have experience managing pediatric trauma and working within pediatric emergency department workflow. Responsibilities Perform 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. Educate patients/participants and/or their families to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health, and intervene in acute or chronic illness. Ensure patient and physician calls are returned in a timely manner, and all patient interactions are documented appropriately in the Electronic Patient Record (EPR). Serve as a liaison between Pediatric Emergency Medicine, primary care providers, nurse case managers, inpatient personnel, and health care professionals in other specialties. Triage pages, respond as needed, or forward a detailed message to the appropriate physician. Answer questions from patients regarding physician instructions, medications, prescription refills, and other aspects of clinical care. Retrieve diagnostic results, coordinate physician sign-off of results, and call patients with results according to clinic protocol. Assume responsibility for own professional development and remain current in clinical practice by attending relevant continuing education programs. Be responsible and accountable for time management, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions. Attend all departmental meetings regularly, assisting with an educational mission when necessary. Assess and or manage follow-up plans, specific to the age of the patient served. Give effective, complete, and accurate instructions regarding good health maintenance, including disease prevention and home health care, according to department guidelines and under the supervision of a physician. Record and document health assessment data necessary to maintain, coordinate and/or expedite required services. Act as a resource to health care staff and implement programs to improve the health status of patients/families, considering the developmental needs of parents and families. Consistently request consultations with appropriate departments when necessary. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Nursing. Registered Nurse license and certification as a Nurse Practitioner. Must be licensed as an NP in the State of Maryland or another state where practicing. Current CPR certification required. Maintain current licensure and certification during employment. Complete the JHH credentialing process prior to start date. Additional education may substitute for required experience; additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. This is a clinical operations position that will work in the Pediatric ED. The role is full‑time and essential staff; shifts may vary due to 24/7 service and may include weekends, days, evenings, and nights. Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG Starting Salary Range: $100,000 – $152,900 annually ($121,000 commensurate with experience) Employee Group: Full Time Schedule: Days and hours will vary FLSA Status: Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department: SOM Ped Emergency Medicine Personnel Area: School of Medicine #J-18808-Ljbffr