Johns Hopkins University·Timonium, Maryland
Provide high-quality outpatient care in medical, procedure, and cosmetic dermatology clinics, including assisting with minor surgeries and laser treatments. Coordinate pre- and post-operative care while serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
We are seeking a Clinical Nurse who will serve as part of a comprehensive team of health care professionals providing high quality outpatient care in the Department of Dermatology, in medical, procedure and cosmetic clinics.
Under the direction of the Green Spring Station Clinic Medical Director and the Clinic Manager, will serve to provide high quality care, teaching and service to patients as part of a team of faculty and staff.
Engages in decision-making and the implantation 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, medical staff, trainees, patients and family members.
Works independently under the supervision of the physician to assess and treat phototherapy patients according to specific protocols and/or diseases. Communicates, consults and collaborates with other units/departments to assist in the comprehensive care of patients. Triages and answers patient calls, and calls in prescriptions under the direction of a physician order. Ensures patient and physician calls are returned in a timely manner, and all patient interactions are documented appropriately in EPIC or as specified. Answers 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 manager, inpatient personnel and health care professions in other specialties. Retrieves lab results, coordinates physician sign-off results, and calls patients with results according to clinical protocol. Provides crisis intervention as needed and triages complex cases; practices case management to ensure longitudinal care for patients and coordinates scheduling of complicated patient treatment courses within the divisions of Dermatology. Assists and/or oversees preparation of materials and solutions related to specimen preparation for skin biopsies. Assists 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 and phototherapy in accordance with Maryland Board of Nursing guidelines. Assumes major role in patient and staff teaching both in groups and individually. With other team members, provides counseling and support to patients seeking medical, procedural and cosmetic services. Assists with providing training and/or competencies for staff. Maintains educational requirements relevant to this discipline to enhance self-development and improve the quality of patient care. Participates in ensuring a smooth operational clinic flow. Identifies barriers to service and creates solutions to ensure timely, safe, patient-centered care. Participates in ensuring compliance with The Joint Commission regulatory measure, lab certifications, and ambulatory site standards.
Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland. Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related discipline. Two years of clinical nursing experience within Dermatology. Classified Title: Clinical Nurse Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME Starting
$64,600 - $113,300 Annually ($90,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M - F; 8:30am - 5:00pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: JH at Timonium Department name: SOM Der Cosmetic Center Personnel area: School of Medicine
Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maryland. A Bachelor's degree in nursing and two years of clinical experience in dermatology are preferred.
Market context
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