Description

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse Practitioner toprovide comprehensive and episodic care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as the ambulatory locations of the GI practices. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to optimize team performance and patient outcomes and is responsible for providing comprehensive and age-appropriate care to both well and/or ill patients.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive and episodic care independently and in tandem with physicians to all new patients, follow-ups and consultations, as needed.
• Proposes and implements medical therapy and treatment plans for patients seen in the clinic, pertinent to both patients followed by collaborating physicians as well patients seen independent of an attending physician. This may include telemedicine.
• Requests and facilitates the scheduling of diagnostic tests and/or procedures as indicated by electronic notes/orders.
• Communicates the results of tests and arranges for any required follow up procedures/tests/investigations of the patients.
• Monitors patients while on therapy to evaluate them for side effects and expected outcomes.
• Adjusts and starts new medications as indicated by patient condition.
• Counsels and teaches patients and family members about the disease process and expected outcomes.
• Makes referrals to other specialists as indicated by the patient's condition.
• Promptly enters clinic notes and other pertinent data into EPIC as this is integral to the proper care of the patient. Communicates with and provides information to referring physicians.
• Develops a synergistic relationship with both internal and external stakeholders to bolster referral volume. Builds and maintains relationships with regional primary care physician's practices.
• Submits pre-authorization documentation and conducts peer to peer communication
• May be asked to manage EPIC InBasket requests for colleagues, physicians or a group.
• Participates in clinical trials as needed.
• Participates in Sibley "First Call." First call is supported by the physician on-call for any higher-level patient issues. Call schedule is 5:00pm-07:00am on weekdays and 24-hours on weekends. Supplemental pay is provided for participation in call.
• Participates in rotation to staff daytime inpatient GI consult service at Sibley Memorial Hospital for unassigned GI patients and GI patients managed by our practice. APPs will be assigned inpatient responsibilities one week at a time and will not have outpatient clinics during inpatient weeks. APPs will be responsible for completing all consults requested by Sibley Hospitalists.

Customer Service and Teamwork Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with answering phone calls related to patient care. Answers phone calls independently related to patient care. Is courteous and pleasant in person and on the telephone with coworkers, patients, visitors, and supervisors. Utilizes proper telephone etiquette. Warmly greets patients and visitors. Verbally expresses appreciation when ending a conversation with a caller.
• Handles and resolves patient complaints non-defensively and without blame to other employees. Seeks to satisfy a dissatisfied customer.
• Is generous in assisting and supporting others.

Computer Knowledge Expectations

• Operates personal computer to access email, computerized scheduling and documentation databases, and other basic office support software.
• Successfully completes all necessary EPIC training courses and other applicable clinical software systems.
• Completes all required HIPAA and other specified online training courses.
• Other duties may be assigned by the employee's immediate clinical supervisor, Assistant Administrator for the Division, Physician leadership or a collaborating physician.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing; Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner. Must be licensed as NP in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.
• Completion of the JHMI credentialing process is required prior to start date.
• Additional experience may substitute for master's degree, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent medical/surgical experience with GI practice preferred.

• Familiarity with regulations and standards governing NPs in the state of licensure.

Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $100,000 - $152,900 ($130,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F Varies
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: District of Columbia
Department name: SOM DOM Gastroenterology
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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

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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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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.
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