Nurse Practitioner; Urology

Job Overview

Join to apply for the Nurse Practitioner (Urology) role at The Johns Hopkins University
. This position is located in the Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology within the School of Medicine campus. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will partner with faculty physicians to deliver Hopkins‑quality, continuous care to patients with urologic diseases.

• Perform complex, standardized patient care procedures, including interviewing patients, taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering laboratory tests, making tentative diagnoses, and prescribing appropriate treatments.
• Educate patients and families to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health, and intervene in acute or chronic illness.
• Prescribe and regulate medications per institutional agreements with physicians.
• Record and document health assessment data to maintain, coordinate, and expedite required services.
• Return patient and physician calls in a timely manner and document all patient interactions (phone, conversations, visits).
• Liaise between the urology team and primary care providers, nurse case managers, inpatient personnel, and other health care professionals.
• Triage phone calls, answer patient questions—including instructions, medications, refills, biopsies, test results, and other aspects of clinical care.
• Call patients with results according to protocol.
• Act as a mentor and consultant to nurses, physicians, students, and other health care professionals.
• Assume responsibility for professional development and stay current in clinical practice through continuing education.
• Coordinate scheduling of complicated patient treatment and manage follow‑up plans specific to each patient’s needs.
• Attend all outpatient clinics and assist physicians with patient management, including operating independent clinics.
• Consistently request consultations with appropriate departments when necessary and work collaboratively to optimize team performance and patient outcomes.
• Design/develop research protocols, develop SOPs, and oversee study‑related activities for one or more studies.
• Adhere to JH Hospital policies and procedures and Clinical Operations Group Service Standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to function effectively and adapt to a dynamic and often changing work environment.
• Apply evidence‑based decision making when assessing and treating patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Collaborate with other services, units, and departments.
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast‑paced environment and respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Proven ability to multi‑task, prioritize projects, and adhere to deadlines.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers.
• Ability to move standard equipment through a hospital or clinical environment.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for an extended period of time.

• Master's Degree in Nursing;
  Registered Nurse license and certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed as an NP in the State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Must maintain current licensure and certification during employment.
• Completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to start date.

• Prior experience working in Urology.

Classified

Title:

Nurse Practitioner
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $100,000 - $152,900 Annually (targeted $115,000).
Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

School of Medicine Campus
Department: SOM Uro Adult Urology