Requisition ID:
118349
Clinical Nurse
The Department of Urology is seeking a Clinical Nurse to assist in the day-to-day outpatient practice and provide nursing support for Urology physicians in the department.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with new patient and follow-up visits in the outpatient clinic.
- Work with patients to obtain outside medical records.
- Speak with patients to answer questions regarding current medical conditions and upcoming surgical procedures.
- Call patients to provide laboratory and other diagnostic test results.
- Document contact with patients in the electronic medical record.
- Complete and track all medical necessity letters, back to work letters, and family leave papers.
- Call in new medication prescriptions and renewals.
- Aid in coordinating and scheduling diagnostic testing.
- Assist patients with referrals to other physicians and complete consult forms as needed.
- Call patients to confirm appointments and verify their compliance with procedure requirements.
- Send medical records to patients and other providers.
- Help with other clinical activities as needed (e.g. taking vital signs, phlebotomy, removal of stents and drains, etc.).
- Assist with the enrollment and evaluation of patients participating in research studies / clinical trials.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient and staff needs.
- Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
- Strong computer skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related discipline.
- One to three year clinical experience in an ambulatory (outpatient) setting.
Classified Title: Clinical Nurse
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually ($89,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F; 8:30 - 5:00
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Uro Adult Urology
Personnel area: School of Medicine
School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus