Clinical Nurse (Nephrology)

About the role

The Division of Nephrology is seeking a Clinical Nurse to coordinate and provide clinical care and nursing case management services to patients across nephrology sub‑specialties, including care of individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease as they transition to kidney replacement therapy (dialysis, kidney transplant) and individuals with primary glomerular disease requiring close monitoring of immunosuppression, within the Johns Hopkins Division of Nephrology. The nurse will work closely with nephrologists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure patients receive the best care and support possible. The position is based on the School of Medicine Campus, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology (SOM DOM Nephrology).

Responsibilities

• Counsel, support, educate, and coordinate resources needed by patients with kidney disease.
• Provide primary nursing care to clinic patients, beginning with the first encounter and continuing throughout the course of care, including disease education, co‑management of Epic InBasket requests requiring nursing support, independently managing prior‑authorization requests, etc.
• Independently assess laboratory reports for abnormalities; communicate abnormalities to medical provider; implement intervention plans when clinically warranted in collaboration with provider.
• Monitor and collaborate with organizations and payers to maintain continuity of care, including letters of medical necessity for accommodations, appeals for access to treatment, FMLA form completions, Social Security Disability forms and short/long‑term disability forms.
• Monitor frequency of clinic visits to minimize loss to follow‑up, particularly for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease.
• Participate in patient‑oriented educational activities regarding chronic kidney disease and kidney replacement therapy options (in‑center dialysis, home dialysis, and transplantation).
• Attend regularly scheduled Nephrology practice meetings and educational conferences as requested.
• Successfully manage fast‑paced clinical environment with ability to negotiate frequent interruptions in planned work.
• Regularly interface with patients and a multidisciplinary care team of providers, clinic staff, and research staff.
• Provide phone triage during clinic hours.
• Effectively utilize the electronic medical record and electronic medication prescription programs.
• Adapt well to an advancing, evolving work environment.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.
• CPR/BLS certified.
• Completion of the JHU credentialing process is required prior to start date.
• 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.

Pay

Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually ($80,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Schedule

Employee group: Full Time; Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5pm; FLSA Status: Exempt.