Nurse Practitioner (HCMC Adult ED)

About the role

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner who will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team. Responsible for complex, standardized, patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician. Educates patients and families in matters pertaining to health maintenance, disease prevention and appropriate measures in acute and chronic illness. Direct supervision from appropriate licensed physician as designated.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive, accurate history and physical including chief complaint, presenting signs and symptoms, and past medical history and interval history.
• Recognize differences between normal and abnormal findings in H & P. Significant findings are validated or discussed with a physician as appropriate.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, diets, physical therapy, inhalation therapy or other services when delegated by a supervising physician. Abnormal findings are discussed with a physician as appropriate.
• Initiate IV therapy by peripheral, central, intraosseous routes. Perform injections, arterial puncture, and venipuncture.
• Initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
• Prepare chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician.
• Determine differential diagnosis.
• Maintain technical proficiency with approved procedures including suturing, wound care and orthopedic care.
• Prescribe and regulate medications.
• Evaluate outcomes of previously implemented interventions.
• Arrange consultations and referrals when needed.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss patient and unit requirements. Daily informal discussions are held with the physician and other health professionals to plan patient care.
• Give input for design of research protocols and procedures.
• Responsible for the conduct of EM sponsored clinical trials including regulatory issues, recruitment and good clinical practice.
• Coordinate the implementation of protocols in conjunction with the other staff members.
• Oversee daily operations for clinical research protocols in collaboration with other staff.
• Responsible to obtain informed consent from study participants.
• Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Remain abreast of new treatment modalities and technologies within the field of Emergency Medicine.
• Maintain competencies with the use of Med/Surg instruments and equipment.
• Participate in the interviewing process of clinical staff. Makes hiring recommendations. Can recommend discipline.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse license
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner
• Must be licensed as NP in State of Maryland or other state where practicing
• Current CPR certification required
• Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of related clinical experience in Emergency Medicine

Pay

Starting Salary Range: $112,572 – $152,900 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

Schedule

Mon – Sun, Days, Nights, Weekends (Full Time, Exempt)

Location: JH at Howard County Hospital | Department: HC Emergency Med | Personnel Area: School of Medicine