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Requisition ID:  116762

Clinical Nurse

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse to assist in coordinating the primary care of patients under direct supervision of providers. The work includes clinical triage during practice hours and transition of care for recent hospital discharges. The Clinical Nurse will identify and work with practice case managers and community health workers to actively ensure patients with treatment adherence issues related to missed appointments are contacted and scheduled for follow-up appointments.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Independently monitors CRISP notifications in Epic for hospital and discharges and communicates with medical providers regarding the need for a follow-up appointment.
  • Contacts each patient and documents all decisions in Epic regarding the need for a post hospital follow-up appointment.
  • Works with physicians and staff to improve performance in Pay-for-Performance programs, specifically MD PCP program. Attends all MD PCP meetings.
  • Provides clinical triage during clinic hours to calls and sick drop-in visits from patients requesting urgent appointments and uses nursing judgment to assess acuity.
  • Schedules urgent care (acute) appointments in clinic or refers patients to the Emergency Department, as indicated by acuity.
  • May assist with patient vitals, etc. when short staffed.
  • Maintains current knowledge of all JHU and Comprehensive Care Practice policies and procedures related to operation and assumes responsibility for appropriate application and compliance. Implements Infection Control procedures for the clinic.
  • Documents patient care interactions (nursing visits, patient education, telephone contacts, medication refills) in electronic medical record.
  • Participates in Clinical Quality Indicator (CQI) meetings and works with providers and MA staff to improve outcomes.
  • Assures that emergency and diagnostic equipment within the clinic is functional and serviced as warranted.
  • Successfully manages fast-paced clinical environment with frequent interruptions in planned work. Regularly interfaces with patients and a multidisciplinary care team.
  • Effectively utilizes electronic medical record and electronic medication prescription programs. Adapts well to advancing, evolving work environment.
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials in work setting has little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.
  • Perform other duties as directed.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland



Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related discipline.
  • Strong interest in and/or knowledge of Primary Care, HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Disorder care.

 

 

Classified Title: Clinical Nurse 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME  
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually ($80,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30-5:00 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Bay Addiction Medicine  
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.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

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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