Trauma Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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Job Title: Trauma Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Job Description:

Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking an experienced and compassionate Trauma Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic trauma team. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced and challenging environment, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to manage critically injured patients.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessments of trauma patients, including history taking, physical examinations, and ordering/interpretation of diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with trauma surgeons, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide advanced clinical care, including wound management, suturing, and other procedures as necessary.
• Monitor patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient response.
• Participate in trauma resuscitation and provide support in emergency situations.
• Educate patients and their families on injury prevention, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
• Collaborate with the trauma team to ensure continuity of care from admission through discharge and follow-up.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and trauma research projects.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Maryland.
• National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in trauma or critical care.
• Advanced clinical skills in trauma care, including procedural skills and emergency management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Trauma Nursing (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Bilingual proficiency.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position with rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and high-stress situations.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, and cover letter through the Johns Hopkins Hospital career portal.

Salary Range: Minimum 53.15 per hour - Maximum 82.38 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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