Clinical Nurse (SOM DOM Bay Rheumatology)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

6d•$66,215 - $116,130•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse to coordinate and provide clinical activities and nursing case management services to patients across subspecialties within the Johns Hopkins Division of Rheumatology. The role provides primary nursing care from the patient’s first encounter throughout the course of care, including education about biologic injections, management of Epic in-basket tasks, triage of patient requests, and independent management of prior-authorization requests. The Clinical Nurse assesses laboratory reports for abnormalities, communicates findings to medical providers, and collaborates with providers on clinically warranted interventions. The position also supports patient education and self-management, coordinates continuity of care with organizations and payers, and works closely with patients, providers, clinic staff, and research staff in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Requirements

Registered nurse licensed in the State of Maryland.
Complete the JHU credentialing process, including verification of CPR certification, before the start date.
Maintain current licensure and certification throughout employment.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
Experience in the Johns Hopkins system.
Experience with EPIC.

Responsibilities

Counsel, support, educate, and coordinate resources for patients with rheumatologic disease.
Provide primary nursing care to clinic patients throughout the course of care, including biologic injection education, Epic in-basket co-management, triage of patient requests, and independent management of prior-authorization requests.
Independently assess laboratory reports for abnormalities, communicate abnormalities to medical providers, and collaborate on intervention plans when clinically warranted.
Schedule nursing appointments for education about disease processes, initiation or changes to immunomodulatory and biological medications, self-care and self-management, and self-injection.
Work with organizations and payers to maintain continuity of care, including preparing letters of medical necessity, treatment-access appeals, Family Medical Leave forms, Social Security Disability forms, and short- or long-term disability forms.
Attend regularly scheduled Arthritis Center meetings and rheumatology educational conferences as requested.
Manage a fast-paced clinical environment and negotiate frequent interruptions to planned work.
Interface regularly with patients and a multidisciplinary care team, including providers, clinic staff, and research staff.
Provide phone triage during clinic hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.