Nurse Practitioner

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse Practitioner to provide 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

Computer Knowledge Expectations

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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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Accommodation Information

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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.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.