CO Nurse Practitioner
The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a CO Nurse Practitioner within the Department of Otolaryngology, a division of Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery. The Nurse Practitioner will work in an outpatient clinic setting both independently (after a period of supervised training and skills acquisition). They will work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary health team focused on providing comprehensive care to Sinus patients. They will work to diagnose and treat patients with a variety of sinusitis, nasal obstruction, Rhinitis, nasal tumors, skull base conditions, smell disorders and other conditions. The individual will be responsible for making independent decisions regarding patient care and must exercise professional judgment and decision-making.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician, and in accordance with established policies, this Nurse Practitioner will evaluate patient’s health status through diagnostic procedures and tests.
- Provides therapeutic patient care under direction of physician and in accordance with established protocols.
- Provide timely and high-quality Otolaryngology consultation services of inpatients at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, and outpatients at the clinic.
- Service team in completing patientcare and administrative task; refinement of protocols and monitoring of quality and clinical outcomes towards service improvement; completion of perioperative, order sets and discharge instructions.
- Clinic-based evaluation and management of patients with symptoms of sinus conditions.
- Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, patient family members and all members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
- Able to competently perform (after a period of supervised training) sinus procedures requiring use of required instruments.
- Learn and apply knowledge of sinus conditions and disorders.
- Can function effectively in a fluid, dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
- Self-directed and possess mature judgment and motivation.
- Must complete all required HIPAA and other specified online training courses.
- Will communicate clearly in verbally and in written form.
- Knowledgeable with Epic electronic medical record system (after a period of training)
- Scientific writing skills.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- A comprehensive understanding of clinical and/or surgical procedures, patient care procedures, medical protocols and testing procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, psychology, pharmacology, clinical medicine, radiology, microbiology and pathology.
- The analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine health status of patient and implement proper care plan.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach and counsel patients and work in teams with physician attending, residents and nursing; instruct health care personnel on procedures and treatment.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate patient history, physical examination findings and laboratory values, and makes preliminary diagnosis of patients for review by physician.
- Operates personal computer and/or laptop to access email, computerized scheduling and documentation databases, and other basic office support software.
Physical Requirements
- Works in normal patient care areas in Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center.
- Exposure to hazards due to infectious specimen and contagious diseases, but potential for harm or personal injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions are followed.
- Able to concentrate during surgical procedure while assisting physician.
- Walk throughout hospital plan to assess and deliver care to inpatients on all services.
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.
- Additional experience may substitute for Master's degree, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- The position is almost exclusively focused on sinus and skull base conditions, and prior training and experience in these disciplines.
- Knowledge and compliance of HIPAA rules and regulations in the dissemination of patient Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Sonogram will also be a routine part of daily practice. Prior experience with ultrasound.
- History of strong organizational skills, analytical skills, customer service skills, clinical sensitivity, medical terminology, excellent computer skills and the ability to multi-task.
- High level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, mathematical computation, spelling, and grammar skills.
- Knowledge and compliance of HIPAA rules and regulations in the dissemination of patient Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Sonogram will also be a routine part of daily practice. Prior experience with ultrasound will be advantageous.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Experience in the Johns Hopkins system.
- Prior experience with Epic.
**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**
Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner
Job Posting Title (Working Title): CO Nurse Practitioner
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: Min $100,000 - Max $151,400 ($150,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:30
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: 10003041-SOM Oto Sinus
Personnel area: School of Medicine