Nurse Practitioner

Job Req ID: 115311Nurse PractitionerThe Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division of the Department of Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality care in several sub-specialty clinics that may include inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic disease, motility disorders, nutrition, and transplant hepatology.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities• Establishes joint practice with designated providers where follow up patients have a venue to be seen and cared for in tandem with the provider's clinic.• Establishes a primary practice separate from a designated provider where urgent add on patients (recently discharged, recently hospitalized, urgent medical issues appropriate for clinic, new symptoms related to an existing problem) could be triaged and reviewed as needed• Helps manage and triage complex care that happens with patients who have been seen in the practice.• Reviews difficult cases with the physician and less complex cases independently.• Reviews intake form and past medical records for appropriateness• Performs detailed patient interviews and physicals• Creates detailed patient care plans and provides patient education• Counsels and teaches patients and family members in regards to disease process and expected outcomes.• Dictates/documents pertinent data into EPIC that is necessary in the care of the patient and communicates with collaborates and/or referring providers• Makes referrals to other specialists as indicated by patient’s condition.• Reviews and interprets ordered test results. Releases results to patient via phone, MyChart message, or letter with explanations to patients.• Provides telephonic or electronic MyChart message responses to patient questions and concerns that a MOC or nurse cannot answer• Refills urgent prescriptions and/or tracks current prescriptions for patients receiving ongoing care.• Assist with medication prior authorizations and appeals• Assist Medical Office Coordinators with procedure pre-authorizations as neededCustomer Service & Teamwork Responsibilities• Warmly greets patients, visitors, and colleagues.• Assists with answering phone calls related to patient care. Is courteous and pleasant in person and on the telephone with coworkers, patients, visitors, and supervisors. Utilizes proper telephone etiquette. 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, time reporting, 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, or a healthcare provider in order to ensure an efficient office that will assist the Division in fulfilling its’ mission.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.• Additional experience may substitute for master's degree, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.• Familiarity with regulations and standards governing NPs in the state of Maryland and District of Columbia.• Required to complete JHH credentialing process prior to start date.Preferred Qualifications• Graduate school clinical rotation in GastroenterologyClassified Title: Nurse PractitionerJob Posting Title (Working Title): Nurse PractitionerRole/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MGStarting Salary Range: $86,500 - $151,400 annually ($110,000 targeted; commensurate with experience)Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: M-F 8:30a - 5pExempt Status: ExemptLocation: JH at Columbia CenterDepartment name: SOM DOM GastroenterologyPersonnel area: School of MedicineTotal RewardsThe 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 EquivalencyPlease 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 StudiesApplicants 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 ChecksThe 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 InclusionThe 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 EmployerAll 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.EEO is the Lawhttps://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfAccommodation InformationIf you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.Vaccine RequirementsJohns 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.JH at Columbia Center