Nurse Practitioner (Emergency Medicine -SOM)

Johns Hopkins • Baltimore, MD

107d • $102,000 - $152,900

About The Position

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team. Responsible for complex, standardized, patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician. Educates patients and families in matters pertaining to health maintenance, disease prevention and appropriate measures in acute and chronic illness. Direct supervision from appropriate licensed physician as designated.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must be licensed as NP in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification required.
• Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.
• Completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related clinical experience in Emergency Medicine.
• Nocturnist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive, accurate history and physical including chief complaint, presenting signs and symptoms, and past medical history and interval history.
• Recognize differences between normal and abnormal findings in H & P. Significant findings are validated or discussed with a physician as appropriate.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, diets, physical therapy, inhalation therapy or other services when delegated by a supervising physician.
• Initiate IV therapy by peripheral, central, intraosseous routes.
• Perform injections, arterial puncture, and venipuncture.
• Initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
• Prepare chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician.
• Determine differential diagnosis.
• Maintain technical proficiency with approved procedures including suturing, wound care and orthopedic care.
• Prescribe and regulate medications.
• Evaluate outcomes of previously implemented interventions.
• Arrange consultations and referrals when needed.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss patient and unit requirements.
• Conduct EM sponsored clinical trials including regulatory issues, recruitment and good clinical practice.
• Coordinate the implementation of protocols in conjunction with the other staff members.
• Oversee daily operations for clinical research protocols in collaboration with other staff.
• Obtain informed consent from study participants.
• Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Remain abreast of new treatment modalities and technologies within the field of Emergency Medicine.
• Maintain competencies with the use of Med/Surg instruments and equipment.
• Use professional judgment and assume complete responsibility for any decisions, their consequences, and results.
• Prioritize and organize work to meet the changing needs of the unit and patient care needs.
• Develop collaborative relationship with supervising physician determining need and timing of communications.
• Exchange routine medical information with appropriate members of the health care team while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Benefits

• Full Time employment
• Exempt status
• 37.5 hours/week/Varied schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree