Sr. Clinical Nurse (Neurology)

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

12d • $76,980 - $134,995 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurology seeks an experienced Sr. Clinical Nurse to support the Division of Neuro-Oncology’s adult ambulatory clinical practice within an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role provides direct and indirect patient care and requires patient advocacy, accountability to patients and families, and collaboration with providers and support personnel on patient care and clinic operations. The nurse exercises independent professional judgment and adapts to changes in the health care system.

The position supports patients receiving standard-of-care and research-based therapies, including chemotherapy, and those with seizures, neurologic symptoms, treatment toxicities, and other complex clinical needs. The nurse is responsible for ongoing professional development and maintaining current clinical knowledge through relevant continuing education, as well as effective time management and professional relationships. Candidates must have a clinical background in oncology or neurology and be willing to develop expertise in the complementary discipline.

Requirements

• Registered nurse licensed in the State of Maryland.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related discipline.
• Two years of related nursing experience.
• Clinical background in either oncology or neurology.
• Willingness to develop expertise in the complementary discipline as it relates to care of patients with neurologic cancers.
• Additional experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree; a related master's degree may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Additional nursing experience.
• Knowledge of EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone triage, ambulatory nursing assessment, symptom management, patient education, and timely escalation of clinical concerns.
• Coordinate complex care, including testing, consultations, treatments, supportive services, follow-up, and transitions between care settings.
• Provide chemotherapy and treatment education, including medication guidance, seizure precautions, toxicity monitoring, and instructions for seeking urgent care.
• Review and summarize medical records for new-patient and second-opinion consultations, creating concise clinical histories and treatment timelines and identifying missing information.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and document assessments, interventions, education, and care-coordination activities in the electronic health record.
• Participate actively in provider clinics and serve as a resource for patients and families with follow-up and continuity-of-care needs.
• Maintain current clinical practice knowledge through relevant continuing education and take responsibility for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior