Clinical Nurse (Nephrology)

Clinical Nurse

The Division of Nephrology is seeking a Clinical Nurse, the nurse candidate for this role will coordinate and provide clinical care and nursing case management services to patients across nephrology sub-specialties, including care of individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease as they transition to kidney replacement therapy (dialysis, kidney transplant), as well as individuals with primary glomerular disease requiring close monitoring of immunosuppression, within the Johns Hopkins Division of Nephrology. The nurse candidate will work closely with nephrologists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure that patients receive the best care and support possible.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Counsel, support, educate, and coordinate resources needed by patients with kidney disease.
• Provide primary nursing care to clinic patients. Primary nursing begins with the first encounter with the patient and continues throughout the course of care, to include: disease education, co-management of Epic InBasket requests requiring nursing support, independently managing prior-authorization requests, etc.
• Independently assess laboratory reports for abnormalities; communicate abnormalities to medical provider; implement intervention plans when clinically warranted in collaboration with provider.
• Monitor and collaborate with organizations and payers to maintain continuity of care. This may include letters of medical necessity for accommodations, appeals for access to treatment, Family Medical Leave Act form completions, Social Security Disability forms and short/Long term disability forms.
• Monitor frequency of clinic visits to minimize loss to follow-up, particularly for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease.
• Participate in patient oriented educational activities regarding chronic kidney disease and kidney replacement therapy options (in-center dialysis, home dialysis, and transplantation).
• Attend regularly scheduled Nephrology practice meetings and educational conferences as requested.
• Successfully manage fast-paced clinical environment with ability to negotiate frequent interruptions in planned work.
• Regularly interface with patients and a multidisciplinary care team of providers, clinic staff, and research staff.
• Provide phone triage during clinic hours.
• Effectively utilize the electronic medical record and electronic medication prescription programs. Adapt well to an advancing, evolving work environment.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.
• CPR/BLS certified.
• Completion of the JHU credentialing process is required prior to start date.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.