Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

THORACIC SURGERY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Requisition #: 305204
Location: Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC 20001
Category: Advanced Practice Providers
Work Week: Full Time (40 hours)
Weekend Work Required: No
Date Posted: Nov. 23, 2020

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team and is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in the in-patient and out-patient setting. Intervenes in acute and/or chronic illness and coordinates care between in-patient and out-patient services at Sibley Memorial Hospital and the Johns Hopkins Institution. Works with a multitude of specialists and providers on behalf of the Thoracic Surgery Program, serving as the clinical resource for patients. Monitors quality of surgical care across the in-patient-out-patient continuum. Obtains appropriate histories, performs physical examinations, orders diagnostic testing as well as develops care and treatment plans. Other activities are in support of patient/family education, staff education, unit activities, and psychosocial care of patients and families.

* Licensed to practice as Nurse Practitioner in Adult or Family Health in the District of Columbia.

* Master s degree in Nursing from an AANP or ANCC accredited school.

* Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as Nurse Practitioner, preferably in a surgical specialty.

* Currently certified as a Nurse Practitioner by national credentialing institution and commitment to maintain certification as required.

* Prescribes medications including oral, parenteral, intramuscular, or subcutaneous drugs.

* Prescribes controlled medications within the District of Columbia s advanced practice nurse scope of practice and per Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) guidelines.

* AOCNP certified or commitment to obtain within 1 year of hire.

* Current CPR Certification required.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.