Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Clinical Nurse to support vascular surgeons during outpatient clinics, including patient assessment, documentation, and care planning.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate diagnostic testing, including vascular imaging, laboratory studies, and preoperative evaluations.
Ensure results are available for provider review and facilitate timely follow-up.
Collaborate with radiology, vascular laboratory, cardiology, interventional radiology, and other specialties.
Triage clinical concerns and escalate urgent issues according to established protocols.

Patient Communication and Administrative Support

Manage and respond to patient communications through MyChart, telephone calls, and other approved communication channels.
Triage patient calls and MyChart messages, assess clinical concerns, address routine questions, and escalate urgent issues to the vascular surgery team as appropriate.
Coordinate prescription requests, communicate provider recommendations, and facilitate follow-up as directed.
Complete, process, and coordinate patient paperwork, including FMLA, disability claims, return-to-work documentation, work and school excuse letters, and other medical forms in accordance with practice policies and provider direction.
Coordinate requests for medical records, clinical forms, and supporting documentation, ensuring timely completion and communication with patients and external entities.
Track outstanding messages, paperwork, test results, and follow-up needs to ensure timely resolution and continuity of care.
Document patient communications, clinical advice, interventions, and follow-up plans in the electronic medical record.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Wound Care Assessment and Management

Assess and monitor surgical incisions, nonhealing wounds, arterial and venous ulcers, and other vascular-related wounds.
Perform wound care, dressing changes, and treatments within nursing scope of practice and established protocols.
Monitor wound healing and identify signs of infection, impaired perfusion, tissue deterioration, and other complications.
Educate patients and caregivers on wound care, dressing changes, infection prevention, and symptoms requiring prompt medical attention.
Coordinate wound care supplies, home health services, and referrals to specialized wound care services.
Collaborate with vascular surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized wound care plans.
Document wound assessments, interventions, and healing progress in the electronic medical record.
Promptly escalate concerns involving wound deterioration or compromised limb perfusion.

Patient Education and Counseling

Provide preoperative education regarding vascular procedures, treatment expectations, and recovery.
Educate patients on medications, activity restrictions, incision care, and potential complications.
Reinforce education regarding peripheral arterial disease, venous disease, aneurysmal disease, and other vascular conditions.
Provide evidence-based educational resources tailored to patient needs and health literacy.

Patient Navigation and Care Coordination

Serve as a primary clinical contact for patients throughout their vascular surgery journey.
Coordinate appointments, imaging, preoperative testing, procedures, wound care follow-up, and postoperative visits.
Collaborate with surgeons, interventional specialists, primary care providers, wound care teams, and other multidisciplinary partners.
Facilitate transitions from initial consultation through surgical intervention, postoperative recovery, wound healing, and ongoing vascular surveillance.
Identify financial, psychosocial, and logistical barriers to care and connect patients with appropriate resources.
Support continuity of care for patients with complex vascular conditions requiring ongoing monitoring and multidisciplinary management.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or the state where practicing.
Bachelor's degree in nursing or related discipline preferred.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR Certification.
Must maintain current licensure and certification throughout the duration of employment.
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.

Classified Title: Clinical Nurse
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME
Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F - 8 - 5
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Sur Bay Gen Surgery BMC
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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Clinical Nurse (Surgery)