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Job description
The Department of Otolaryngology is seeking a Clinical Nurse who applies nursing and clinic knowledge and skills to the delivery of individuals and/or population-based patient care in the clinics at Green Spring, White Marsh, and Towson.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinating care for assigned patients to promote the achievement of clinical outcomes.
Provide direct patient care based on the nursing process while mentoring others to promote quality and excellence of care.
Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the physician and will include other disciplines as needed, especially in our Head and Neck and Facial Plastic Divisions.
Provide pre- and post-op education to patients and patient families.
Ensures a high level of nursing care to patients, in conjunction with provider to assist in procedures.
Independently providing nurse visit care, which includes surgical site assessment, wound care, suture removal and other post op care.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to optimize team performance.
Establishes and implements policies and procedures for the specialty practice and patients.
Serves as a liaison between the patient /family and the multidisciplinary team.
Accountable for own decisions regarding patient care.
Identifies impending changes in patient condition and individual performance issues.
Analyzes patient care data to deliver and evaluate care.
Triages and reviews incoming phone messages, Epic InBasket and communications with doctors and/or patients as needed.
Knowledge of current health care environment.
This position communicates regularly with the Nurse Manager so that the Nurse manager can be aware of trends for longer term problem solving.
Mentors' others to promote quality, safety, and excellence in clinical care.
Competencies
Accountable authority for decisions regarding patient care.
Knowledge of nursing process, social, behavioral, biological and physical science.
Knowledge of current health care environment.
Working knowledge of Epic.
Ability to analyze data to synthesize and summarize information and make judgments regarding patient care.
Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality patient care.
Ability to document legibly using a writing instrument.
Ability to use a computer keyboard to input and obtain data.
CPR and AED certified.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to analyze data to synthesize and summarize information and to make judgments regarding patient care.
Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality patient care.
Ability to use a computer keyboard to input and obtain data.
Maintain confidentiality per clinical and operational standards and holds others accountable.
Ability to monitor unit and foster teamwork.
Support clinical practice at the discretion of the nurse manager.
Nurse Educator
Mentor new clinical staff and provide ongoing education in conjunction with Nurse Manager.
Promotes and identifies quality improvement initiatives that are aligned with the departmental and organizational safety and operational goals.
Provides assistance and support to clinic and nursing staff as needed.
Utilizes materials and resources in a cost-effective manner.
Development
Serves as a clinical expert resource to leadership and staff in the development and implementation of nursing standards consistent with the established model of care.
Maintains leadership competency by participation in continuing education, professional organizations, and other related activities.
Works collaboratively with clinical leadership and supportive resources to ensure that patients have access to comprehensive interdisciplinary patient and family educational programs throughout their care trajectory.
Minimum Qualifications
Individual must be a Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related discipline preferred.
Classified Title: Clinical Nurse
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually ($90,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status:Exempt
Location: JH at Greenspring Station
Department name: SOM Oto Clinic
Personnel area: School of Medicine
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