Johns Hopkins-posted 3 months ago
$102,000 - $152,900/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Baltimore, MD
Educational Services

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Sr. 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.

  • 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.
  • Discuss abnormal findings with a physician as appropriate.
  • 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.
  • Stay abreast of new treatment modalities and technologies within the field of Emergency Medicine.
  • Maintain competencies with the use of Med/Surg instruments and equipment.
  • 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.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in related clinical area and obtained proficiency in area of specialty.
  • Residency or fellowship programs in area of specialization may substitute for some experience.
  • 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.
  • Five years related experience.
  • Nocturnist preferred.
  • Full Time employment
  • Exempt status
  • Starting Salary Range: $102,000 - $152,900 ($125,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
  • 37.5 hours/week/Varied schedule
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