Sr Nurse Practitioner; Emergency Medicine -SOM

Sr. Nurse Practitioner (Emergency Medicine – SOM)

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Senior Nurse Practitioner to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team. Responsible for complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician. Educates patients and families in matters pertaining to health maintenance, disease prevention and appropriate measures in acute and chronic illness.

Direct supervision from an appropriate licensed physician as designated.

• Perform a comprehensive, accurate history and physical including chief complaint, presenting signs and symptoms, past medical and interval histories.
• Recognize differences between normal and abnormal findings in H&P; significant findings are validated or discussed with a physician as appropriate.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, x‑rays, diets, physical therapy, inhalation therapy or other services when delegated by a supervising physician.
• Initiate IV therapy via peripheral, central, or intraosseous routes. Perform injections, arterial puncture, and venipuncture. Initiate Basic/Advanced Life Support in response to emergency situations.
• Prepare chart documentation for review and counter‑signature by the physician.
• Determine differential diagnosis and maintain technical proficiency with approved procedures including suturing, wound care and orthopedic care.
• Prescribe and regulate medications; evaluate outcomes of previously implemented interventions.
• Arrange consultations and referrals when needed; attend staff meetings to discuss patient and unit requirements.
• Responsible for conduct of EM‑sponsored clinical trials including regulatory issues, recruitment and good clinical practice; coordinate implementation of protocols with other staff; obtain informed consent from study participants.
• Remain proficient in commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines; stay abreast of new treatment modalities and technologies within Emergency Medicine. Maintain competencies with the use of Med/Surg instruments and equipment.

• Working knowledge of formal and informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to facilitate safe and effective management of acute and chronic illness in patients presenting in the ED.
• Uses professional judgment and assumes complete responsibility for decisions, their consequences, and results.
• Prioritizes and organizes work to meet changing unit and patient care needs.
• Coordinates and makes decisions regarding patient care; develops collaborative relationships with supervising physicians, determining need and timing of communications.
• Exchanges routine medical information with appropriate members of the health care team while maintaining patient confidentiality.

• Attends to patient safety, personal safety, and safety of co‑workers due to contact with potentially infected body fluids with blood‑borne pathogens.

• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license and certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed as NP in the State of Maryland or another state where practicing.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a related clinical area and proficiency in the area of specialty.
• Residency or fellowship programs in area of specialization may substitute for some experience.

• Five years related experience.
• Nocturnist preferred.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during employment. Completion of the JHH credentialing process required prior to start date.

• Salary Range: $102,000 – $152,900 (target $125,000).
• Position is full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, varied schedule.
• Location:
  
  School of Medicine Campus, School of Medicine.
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt.
• Benefits include health, life, career and retirement support per Johns Hopkins offer.

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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