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Requisition ID:  118192

CO Nurse Practitioner

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health team, responsible for providing comprehensive gynecologic care for ambulatory and inpatient populations. In this role the provider will see inpatient consultations and hold outpatient clinic. Responsibilities encompass establishing medical diagnoses, performing diagnostic studies, performing therapeutic procedures, and providing follow-up care. Physical examinations, including pelvic exams, will be conducted, along with other relevant procedures. The Women’s Health CO Nurse Practitioner practice within the guidelines of the department and the institution in accordance with the State of Maryland. The Nurse Practitioner is granted affiliate staff privileges by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Women’s Center at White Marsh, Gyn/Ob at Johns Hopkins Odenton and Johns Hopkins Women’s Center at Greenspring Station. These privileges are renewed annually.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Ob/Gyn Clinic

  • Care for gynecologic patients seeking well-woman care, problem-focused gynecologic care (including abnormal bleeding, vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, contraception, menopause, UTIs, vaginitis, STDs etc.)
  • Initiation of contraception for postpartum patients (IUD-insertion and removals, OCP, Depo-Provera, etc.) Insertion and removal of contraceptive implants.
  • Evaluation and management of gyn problems. Perform endometrial biopsy, vulva biopsy, other diagnostic procedures as appropriate.
  • Evaluation and management of urogynecology problems, including incontinence and pessary care.
  • Order appropriate labs, ultrasounds and consults as needed and provide appropriate follow up and treatment.
  • Participate in education of learners, including Johns Hopkins medical and nursing students.


Gyn Consultations in JHBMC Emergency Department and Inpatient Units

  • Performs consultations by obtaining a history, performing physical exam, interpreting laboratory and radiographic reports, and forming an assessment and plan of care for all assigned adolescent and adult patients. Collaborates with residents in the management of consultations. Reviews consultations with the attending physician in a timely fashion.
  • Utilizing data obtained from history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures, develops and implements individualized care plan with patient/family based on diagnosis, patient care/age-specific needs and patient outcomes.
  • Prescribes and treats health needs of patients. Evaluates pharmacotherapeutic and non-pharmacological regimens and prescribes appropriately as authorized.
  • Effectively communicates, coordinates, and collaborates in the implementation of plans of care with the nursing staff.
  • Accurately evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and in conjunction with the appropriate collaborating physician, may alter the plan.
  • Effectively communicates with adolescent and adult patients, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding their care.
  • Reviews charts and elicits information necessary for ongoing patient monitoring, screening, treatment, education and counseling.
  • Maintains appropriate patient records. Documents treatment plans, historical and physical findings, consults, teaching and counseling in compliance with hospital and clinical standards.


Minimum Qualifications
  • 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 BLS/CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.
  • Completion of the JHBMC credentialing process is required prior to start date.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in performing endometrial biopsies.
  • Experience in inserting and removing intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants.
  • Experience in pessary management.

 

 

Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG  
Starting Salary Range: $100,000 - $152,900 Annually ($130,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview  
Department name: SOM OB GYN Bay Gynecology Obstetrics Bay   
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
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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.
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