CO Clinical Nurse

Overview

The Department of Dermatology is seeking a Clinical Nurse
. This position will serve as part of a comprehensive team of health care professionals providing high-quality outpatient care in the Department of Dermatology, medical, and procedure clinics. The Clinical Nurse will provide high-quality care, teaching, and service to patients as part of a team of faculty and staff. Engages in decision-making and the implementation of therapeutic actions alone and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

Assists with minor surgical and laser procedures and coordinates pre- and post-op care. Functions as a resource person to fellow nursing staff, CMA staff, CDT staff, medical staff, trainees, patients, and patient family members.

• Communicates, consults, and collaborates with other units/departments to assist in the comprehensive care of patients.
• Triage and answer patient calls and calls in prescriptions under the direction of a physician's order. Ensure patient and physician calls are returned in a timely manner, and all patient interactions are documented appropriately in Epic or as specified.
• Answer questions from patients regarding physician instructions, medications, prescription refills, biopsy results, and/or other aspects of clinical care.
• Function as liaison between dermatologists, primary care providers, nurse case managers, inpatient personnel, and health care professionals in other specialties.
• Retrieve lab results, coordinate physician sign-off results, and call patients with results according to clinical protocol.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and triage complex cases; practice case management to ensure longitudinal care for patients and coordinate scheduling of complicated patient treatment courses within the divisions of Dermatology.
• Assist and/or oversee the preparation of materials and solutions related to specimen preparation for skin biopsies.
• Assist physicians in the clinic and during minor surgery and procedures, including but not limited to biopsies, injections, laser treatments, excisions, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and photodynamic light therapy in accordance with Maryland Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Play a major role in patient and staff teaching, both in groups and individually. Provide counseling and support to patients seeking medical procedures in collaboration with other team members.
• Assist with providing training and/or competencies for staff.
• Maintain educational requirements relevant to this discipline to enhance self-development and improve the quality of patient care.

• Must be a Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or the state where practicing.
• Completion of the JHH credentialing process to include verification CPR (BLS) certification is required prior to start date.
• Must maintain licensure and certifications for the duration of employment.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond High School Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified

Title:

Clinical Nurse
Job Posting Title (Working Title): CO Clinical Nurse
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME
Starting Salary Range: $64,600.00 - $ Annually (Targeted $75,000.00; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

JH at Howard County Hospital
Department name:
Dermatology Howard County
Personnel area:
School of Medicine

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 depend on multiple factors, which may include 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.

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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…