Nocturnist Critical Care Nurse Practitioner; Anesthesiology & Critical CareMedicine

We are seeking a Nocturnist Critical Care Nurse Practitioner at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, working as an independent clinician within a team setting, providing ICU-level care to patients in the Neuro Critical Care Unit with a medical staff appointment at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital,
working 100% nights
. The Nocturnist, consistent with the area of practice and privileges, will be responsible during the night shift for providing ICU-level care to Neuro patients.

• Conducts comprehensive and/or episodic health assessments for critically ill adults in the Neuro Critical Care Unit.
• Records and documents assessment data necessary to maintain, coordinate, and/or expedite required services.
• Perform history and physical exams, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings Identify differential diagnosis.

• Order appropriate lab, radiographic, and other studies.
• Appropriately interpret results of lab, radiographic, and other studies.
• Performs tests and procedures as indicated within the scope of practice.
• Establish a plan of care related to the patient's identified problems, including medication and therapeutic procedures.
• Consult with other team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary.

• Prescribes and regulates medications and performs other related procedures within the Maryland Board of Nursing scope of practice for the Nurse Practitioner.
• Record patient visit/interaction in a concise, clear, logical, and timely manner.
• Arrange referrals to appropriate specialties when needed.
• Triage patient telephone calls, messages, and interactions appropriately.
• Tracks patient compliance with treatment plan.

• Utilize time management to see patients efficiently as identified by departmental goals.
• Maintain a consistent level of productivity. Identifies problems that impede overall functioning and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Work collaboratively with the health team members to facilitate smooth operations of the unit.

• Supervise the activities of team members as appropriate.
• Identify areas of weakness in operational systems and make recommendations for improvements.
• Communicate significant information in an organized, logical, and concise manner to co-workers.
• Provide constructive feedback as it relates to performance in an appropriate manner.
• Adheres to the confidentiality policy as outlined in the interdisciplinary Clinical Practice Manual.
• Make recommendations to Administrative leadership related to Clinic administrative operations.
• Analyzes research findings and current trends in the area of specialty and applies the information, as appropriate, to improve the management of patient care.

• Supports the orientation of newly hired nurse practitioners and nurse practitioner students.
• Supports the education of the interdisciplinary team.

• Master's Degree in Nursing;
  Registered Nurse license and Certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Must be licensed as NP in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross required.

Classified

Title:

Nurse Practitioner
Job Posting Title (Working Title):
Nocturnist Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $120,000 - $152,900 Annually ($140,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Nocturnal 37.5 hours/week
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Ane Bay Bayview ICU
Personnel area:
School of Medicine