Client: Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Category: Advanced Practice Providers
Schedule: Night Shift
Job Title:General Surgery Overnight Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Job Description:
Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated General Surgery Overnight Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our esteemed surgical team. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide exceptional care to patients in the general surgery unit during overnight shifts, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of general surgery patients, including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with surgeons, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide advanced clinical care, including post-operative management, wound care, and other necessary procedures.
- Monitor patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient response.
- Respond to emergencies and provide critical care support as needed.
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 2 years of experience in general surgery or critical care.