Clinical Nurse (Pulmonary)

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first researchuniversity and home to nine world-class academic divisions workingtogether as one university. The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is seekinga Clinical Nurse who will work with a team ofphysicians, APPs, trainees, nurses and administrative clinicalsupport staff to provide care to patients. This position requires the ability to communicate with patientsand other members of the care teams to coordinate care and ensurethe highest quality of clinical care delivery. The Clinical Nursewill primarily support clinical programs located at the GreenspringCampus, including Sarcoidosis and Interstitial Lung Diseases, aswell as general pulmonology. Specific duties & responsibilities Responsible for making decisions regarding patient care, withinscope. Serves as a caring, dedicated patient advocate. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability with patients,family members, providers and support personnel regarding patientcare and or clinic operations. Within scope, exercises independent, professional judgement anddecision-making on a consistent basis Adapts to changes in technology, software, policies andpractices. Assists with Epic In Basket management (results, advicerequests, prescription refills, authorizations). Triages clinical patient calls at the request of physicians,nurse practitioners, or medical office coordinator. Assist physicians and nurse practitioners in contactingpatients with test results, as directed Pends orders for signature as appropriate and requested. Assists with prior authorization requests. Attends outpatient clinics to assist with prescription refills,laboratory testing, patient education, and coordination ofcare. Works closely with Clinical Operations Leaders for continuousquality and process improvement. May assist with clinical research studies. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maryland or statewhere practicing. Additional education may substitute for required experience andadditional related experience may substitute for required educationbeyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extentpermitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in nursing or related disciplinepreferred. ACLS certified. Classified Title: Clinical Nurse Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually ($85,000targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: JH at Greenspring Station Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary Personnel area: School of Medicine The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to apre-employment background check. The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition ofemployment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employeeswho provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care orclinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination orpossess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meetthis requirement may result in termination of employment. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas,laboratories, working with research subjects, or involvingcommunity contact requires documentation of immune status againstRubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella(chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received theTdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may includedocumentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicellavaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratorytesting. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases areordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except forthose employees who provide results of blood tests or immunizationdocumentation from their own health care providers. Anyvaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no costin our Occupational Health office. Equal Opportunity Employer Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online untilfilled. EEO is the Law Learn more: Important legal information #J-18808-Ljbffr John Hopkin’s University