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Requisition ID:  117712

Harm Reduction Nurse

The Health Behavior & Society department is currently seeking a Harm Reduction Nurse for a mobile harm reduction intervention (‘Check It’) as part of a large research study. Check It is an innovative, low-barrier mobile overdose- and HIV-prevention intervention that provides mobile point-of-care drug checking, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), wound care, and other harm reduction services to people who use drugs in Baltimore and neighboring counties. Check It staff must operate within the principles of harm reduction.  The Harm Reduction Nurse will provide clinical expertise and oversight in protocol development, coordination, and implementation for Check It, providing services including, but not limited to, medical case management, wound care, HIV testing, and PrEP for people who use drugs. The nurse will provide care as part of an interdisciplinary team.  Will interact with all members of the Check It team (e.g., drug checking technicians, nurses, physicians, peer navigators, students, JHU faculty), as well as clients, including people experiencing homelessness and people who use drugs, and leadership and staff at partnering community-based organizations. This role will require community-based work at least 80% of the time.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform on-site wound care and other services on mobile van and/or at fixed sites in partnership with local harm reduction service providers.
  • Conduct active community outreach to engage potential participants.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of study & implementation protocols, SOPs, and standing order sets.
  • Practice nursing per study protocols and within the nursing scope of practice for the state of Maryland.
  • Function independently as a nurse and provide care under supervision and standing orders of the ordering providers. Care may include, but is not limited to, wound care, phlebotomy, HIV and HCV testing, PrEP initiation and continuity care, and medical case management.
  • Collect and monitor participant data, as appropriate.
  • Develop and utilize educational materials for participants.
  • Oversee inventory monitoring and ordering for all clinical supplies.
  • Establish and maintain community relationships.
  • Assure compliance with university, local, and federal guidelines for clinical practice, CLIA waivers, and other study needs.
  • Assist with aspects of study design, such as consent process, recruitment strategies, development of referral networks, logistical arrangements with ancillary services, data collection, data analysis, writing, and discussion of next steps.
  • Oversee and monitor adverse event reporting.
  • Participate in field staff and analysis meetings.
  • Support study implementation and overall instrumentation.
  • Represent the project and actively participate in relevant external groups.
  • Provide technical assistance to community-based organizations regarding wound care and harm-reduction oriented nursing practices.
  • Attends and participates in in-service and external trainings, workshops, conferences, and other relevant programs for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborate with other members of the research team in preparing study results for presentation/publication.
  • Develop/collaborate on reports, presentations, and/or manuscripts for publication for various audiences.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant emerging best practices and ongoing research.
  • Take advantage of opportunities to make presentations in local community regarding research projects, areas of expertise, etc.
  • Engage in other harm reduction service delivery-related tasks on mobile van and/or in partnership with local harm reduction service providers, including packing and distributing supplies, including drug checking tools, safer use supplies, condoms, resource lists, hygiene items, clothes, snacks and seasonal items, conducting community outreach activities in and around Baltimore (may expand to other areas of Maryland over time), conducting overdose response trainings, HIV/STI testing, and harm reduction education. All necessary training will be provided prior to engagement in these activities.
  • Communicate regularly with faculty and senior staff to provide updates and feedback.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills.
  • Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends with prior agreement.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive large vehicles.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.
  • Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related discipline.
  • Minimum of two year's experience in the specialty or a related field. 


Preferred Qualifications
  • Wound care/treatment certification.
  • Prior experience working with people who use drugs and other marginalized populations.
  • Familiarity and experience with harm reduction principles.
  • Prior experience working in field or mobile care settings.

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Research Nurse 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Harm Reduction Nurse   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF  
Starting Salary Range: $57,100 - $131,700 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Public Health 
Department name: ​​​​​​​HBS-Research Projects  
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

 

 

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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