Description

The Gastroenterology and Hepatology division is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner Fellow to participate in an intensive 12-month training program designed to provide advanced didactic education and focused clinical experiences so that graduates have the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care in the specialty of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The program includes both inpatient and outpatient rotations to expose the fellow to a variety of acute and chronic conditions. Furthermore, the fellow participates in several sub-specialty clinics that may include inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic disease, motility disorders, nutrition, and transplant hepatology to acquire further expertise in these clinical areas.

The Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program also provides a means to help transition the nurse practitioner into a career in the specialty of gastroenterology in order to better prepare them to provide exceptional patient care in this field. With fellowship training, the nurse practitioner strengthens knowledge bases and clinical acumen to become a confident independent practitioner. For the division, the fellowship allows for better utilization of nurse practitioners in our specialty, as we are in the midst of a provider shortage that has led to a dramatic rise in number of nurse practitioners used in practice. Through the fellowship, we can ensure our nurse practitioner fellows acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to provide high level specialty care, which in turn increases overall patient satisfaction and improves patient outcomes.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Establishes joint practice with designated providers where follow up patients have a venue to be seen and cared for in tandem with the provider's clinic.
• Establishes a primary practice separate from a designated provider where urgent add on patients (recently discharged, recently hospitalized, urgent medical issues appropriate for clinic, new symptoms related to an existing problem) could be triaged and reviewed as needed.
• Helps manage and triage complex care that happens with patients who have been seen in the practice.
• Reviews difficult cases with the physician and less complex cases independently.
• Reviews intake form and past medical records for appropriateness.
• Performs detailed patient interviews and physicals.
• Creates detailed patient care plans and provides patient education.
• Counsels and teaches patients and family members in regard to disease process and expected outcomes.
• Dictates/documents pertinent data into EPIC that is necessary in the care of the patient and communicates with collaborates and/or referring providers
• Makes referrals to other specialists as indicated by patient's condition.
• Reviews and interprets ordered test results. Releases results to patient via phone, MyChart message, or letter with explanations to patients.
• Provides telephonic or electronic MyChart message responses to patient questions and concerns that a MOC or nurse cannot answer.
• Refills urgent prescriptions and/or tracks current prescriptions for patients receiving ongoing care.
• Assist with medication prior authorizations and appeals.
• Assist MOC with procedure pre-authorizations as needed.

Customer Service and Teamwork Responsibilities

• Warmly greets patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Assists with answering phone calls related to patient care. Is courteous and pleasant in person and on the telephone with coworkers, patients, visitors, and supervisors.
• Utilizes proper telephone etiquette. Verbally expresses appreciation when ending a conversation with a caller.
• Handles and resolves patient complaints non-defensively and without blame to other employees. Seeks to satisfy a dissatisfied customer.
• Is generous in assisting and supporting others.

Computer Knowledge Expectations

• Operates personal computer to access email, computerized scheduling, time reporting, and documentation databases, and other basic office support software.
• Successfully completes all necessary EPIC training courses and other applicable clinical software systems.
• Completes all required HIPAA and other specified online training courses.
• Other duties may be assigned by the employee's immediate clinical supervisor, Assistant Administrator for the division, or a healthcare provider in order to ensure an efficient office that will assist the division in fulfilling its' mission.

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability for self-direction and initiation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSN required with Master's or Doctorate of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of a national certification examination and certification as a Nurse Practitioner with licensure in the state of Maryland.
• Familiarity with regulations and standard governing NPs in the state of Maryland and District of Columbia.
• Required to complete the JHH credentialing process prior to start date.

Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner Fellow
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fri Varies
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Gastroenterology
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week