Clinical Nurse

Johns Hopkins University • Full-time • Lutherville Timonium, MD, US • $64.60k - $113.30k / year • 9m ago

The Department of Otolaryngology is seeking a Clinical Nurse who applies nursing and clinic knowledge and skills to the delivery of individuals and/or population-based patient care in the clinics at Green Spring, White Marsh, and Towson.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinating care for assigned patients to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes.
Provide direct patient care based on the nursing process while mentoring others to promote quality and excellence of care.
Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the physician and will include other disciplines as needed, especially in our Head and Neck and Facial Plastic Divisions.
Provide pre- and post-op education to patients and patient families.

Ensures a high level of nursing care to patient, in conjunction with provider to assist in procedures.
Independently providing nurse visit care, which includes surgical site assessment, wound care, suture removal and other post op care.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to optimize team performance.
Establishes and implements policies and procedures for the specialty practice and patients.
Serves as a liaison between the patient /family and the multidisciplinary team.
Accountable for own decisions regarding patient care.
Identifies impending changes in patient condition and individual performance issues.
Analyzes patient care data to deliver and evaluate care.
Triages and reviews incoming phone messages, Epic InBasket and communications with doctors and/or patients as needed.
Knowledge of current health care environment.
This position communicates regularly with the Nurse Manager so that the Nurse manager can be aware of trends for longer term problem solving.
Mentors' others to promote quality, safety, and excellence in clinical care.

Competencies

Accountable authority for decisions regarding patient care.
Knowledge of nursing process, social, behavioral, biological and physical science.
Knowledge of current health care environment.
Working knowledge of Epic.
Ability to analyze data to synthesize and summarize information and make judgments regarding patient care.
Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality patient care.
Ability to document legibly using a writing instrument.
Ability to use a computer keyboard to input and obtain data.
CPR and AED certified.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to analyze data to synthesize and summarize information and to make judgments regarding patient care.
Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality patient care.
Ability to use a computer keyboard to input and obtain data.
Maintain confidentiality per clinical and operational standards and holds others accountable.
Ability to monitor unit and foster teamwork.
Support clinical practice at the discretion of the nurse manager.

Nurse Educator

Mentor new clinical staff and provide ongoing education in conjunction with Nurse Manager.
Promotes and identifies quality improvement initiatives that are aligned with the departmental and organizational safety and operational goals.
Provides assistance and support to clinic and nursing staff as needed.
Utilizes materials and resources in a cost-effective manner.

Development

Serves as a clinical expert resource to leadership and staff in the development and implementation of nursing standards consistent with the established model of care.
Maintains leadership competency by participation in continuing education, professional organizations, and other related activities.
Works collaboratively with clinical leadership and supportive resources to ensure that patients have access to comprehensive interdisciplinary patient and family educational programs throughout their care trajectory.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related discipline preferred.

Classified Title: Clinical Nurse
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually ($89,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 8:00 - 5:00 M-F
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: JH at Greenspring Station
Department name: SOM Oto Clinic
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.

JH at Greenspring Station