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The Department of Neurology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to oversee the ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic (ALS Association Sponsored) in the Division of Neuromuscular. This position is responsible for the care of patients as well as coordination and implementation of ALS clinical trials.
This position will be involved in work of their clinical sub-specialty, involving a greater level of managing complex patients through advanced decision making, greater level of independence in assessments and procedures. The Sr. NP is considered a resource within their disease group.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Provides expert level comprehensive, age appropriate, and episodic care to complex patients within the sub-specialty as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team.
- Interprets data, makes diagnoses and orders appropriate intervention.
- Obtains patient history; Performs patient care and physical examinations.
- Prepares patient summaries; Develops care/treatment plan; Attends out-patient clinics and assists with patient management.
- Develops care/treatment plan.
- Provides information to staff regarding patient's care plan and condition.
- Consistently develops effective care/treatment plan for assigned patients according to established protocols and procedures.
- Regularly confers and consults with appropriate supervisory physician and/or other pertinent professionals before implementing treatment plan.
- Consistently structures all patient care plans to meet educational, physical and social needs appropriate to the patient's age.
- Consistently provides relevant patient care information to the appropriate staff member according to department guidelines.
- Provides education to patient and family members regarding diagnosis, complications, treatment and medications in order to provide them with continuous information.
- Routine laboratory procedures such as cultures, smears, venipuncture, electrocardiograms.
- Performs advanced oncology related procedures such as bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, skin biopsy, lumbar puncture, bone marrow harvest, and other procedures as necessary, including paracentesis and thoracentesis as called upon within the scope of practice.
Provides Emergency Care
- Maintains CPR certification.
- Maintains airway, breathing, circulation.
- Starts and provides basic CPR.
- Orders and administers anti-anaphylactic and supportive medications.
Prescribes Drugs
- Is credentialed as an independent writer of chemotherapy orders. Independently writes and signs chemotherapy orders consistent with JHH policy and with their scope of practice.
- Prescribes medications, including oral, parenteral, intramuscular, or subcutaneous drugs.
- Prescribes Schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5 drugs under the guidelines of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act and the DEA.
Research Coordination
- Will identify patients' eligibility for IRB approved clinical research studies.
- Will work with specific protocols to ensure that all protocol driven tests, examinations, and procedures are ordered, performed and evaluated and data is retrieved, entered on appropriate forms.
- Coordinates scheduling, orders appropriate tests, evaluates results, records data, performs patient evaluations and participates in care of patients on specific protocols regarding specific disease entities and treatment.
- Works in collaboration with the Principal Investigators of specific protocols to ensure the completeness of protocol requirements.
Educational Responsibilities
- Precepts new APPs and/or available to shadowing/teaching experiences of new staff and students.
- Develops expertise and expands knowledge in specific areas and shares that knowledge and expertise with colleagues as consultant in planning care for patients. Participates in rounds and meetings for consultation.
- Supervises and evaluates student/patient interactions in an academic setting.
- Assumes responsibility for patient care as provided by the student.
- Provides feedback for improvement within disease group.
- Adds value to disease group by initiating concepts for the group to function more effectively and efficiently.
- Is an EPIC Super User and EPIC resource for the disease group.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Assumes fiscal responsibility with working knowledge of evidence based medical model.
- Effectively uses resources of the patient and the institution.
- Is aware of and adheres to specific insurances while organizing and optimizing individualized care based on the disease state and restraints imposed by the HMO or insurances.
- Utilizes referrals to Home Health in order to provide optimum care in the appropriate setting.
- Has knowledge of and utilizes all available resources.
Referrals
- Establishes referral network.
- Collaborates with referring departments to ensure optimal patient experience throughout care continuum and among all multi-disciplinary team members.
- Works in collaboration with the physician.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in nursing, Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner. Must be licensed as NP in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
- Current CPR certification is required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during the duration of employment.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the Johns Hopkins system strongly preferred.
- Current CPR certification required with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to start date.
CLASSIFIED TITLE: Nurse Practitioner
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $112,572 - $152,900 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
LOCATION
Location: School of Medicine Campus
DEPARTMENT NAME: SOM Neuro Neuromuscular
PERSONNEL AREA: School of Medicine
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
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
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.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the 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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Neurology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to oversee the ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic (ALS Association Sponsored) in the Division of Neuromuscular. This position is responsible for the care of patients as well as coordination and implementation of ALS clinical trials.
This position will be involved in work of their clinical sub-specialty, involving a greater level of managing complex patients through advanced decision making, greater level of independence in assessments and procedures. The Sr. NP is considered a resource within their disease group.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Provides expert level comprehensive, age appropriate, and episodic care to complex patients within the sub-specialty as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team.
- Interprets data, makes diagnoses and orders appropriate intervention.
- Obtains patient history; Performs patient care and physical examinations.
- Prepares patient summaries; Develops care/treatment plan; Attends out-patient clinics and assists with patient management.
- Develops care/treatment plan.
- Provides information to staff regarding patient's care plan and condition.
- Consistently develops effective care/treatment plan for assigned patients according to established protocols and procedures.
- Regularly confers and consults with appropriate supervisory physician and/or other pertinent professionals before implementing treatment plan.
- Consistently structures all patient care plans to meet educational, physical and social needs appropriate to the patient's age.
- Consistently provides relevant patient care information to the appropriate staff member according to department guidelines.
- Provides education to patient and family members regarding diagnosis, complications, treatment and medications in order to provide them with continuous information.
- Routine laboratory procedures such as cultures, smears, venipuncture, electrocardiograms.
- Performs advanced oncology related procedures such as bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, skin biopsy, lumbar puncture, bone marrow harvest, and other procedures as necessary, including paracentesis and thoracentesis as called upon within the scope of practice.
Provides Emergency Care
- Maintains CPR certification.
- Maintains airway, breathing, circulation.
- Starts and provides basic CPR.
- Orders and administers anti-anaphylactic and supportive medications.
Prescribes Drugs
- Is credentialed as an independent writer of chemotherapy orders. Independently writes and signs chemotherapy orders consistent with JHH policy and with their scope of practice.
- Prescribes medications, including oral, parenteral, intramuscular, or subcutaneous drugs.
- Prescribes Schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5 drugs under the guidelines of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act and the DEA.
Research Coordination
- Will identify patients' eligibility for IRB approved clinical research studies.
- Will work with specific protocols to ensure that all protocol driven tests, examinations, and procedures are ordered, performed and evaluated and data is retrieved, entered on appropriate forms.
- Coordinates scheduling, orders appropriate tests, evaluates results, records data, performs patient evaluations and participates in care of patients on specific protocols regarding specific disease entities and treatment.
- Works in collaboration with the Principal Investigators of specific protocols to ensure the completeness of protocol requirements.
Educational Responsibilities
- Precepts new APPs and/or available to shadowing/teaching experiences of new staff and students.
- Develops expertise and expands knowledge in specific areas and shares that knowledge and expertise with colleagues as consultant in planning care for patients. Participates in rounds and meetings for consultation.
- Supervises and evaluates student/patient interactions in an academic setting.
- Assumes responsibility for patient care as provided by the student.
- Provides feedback for improvement within disease group.
- Adds value to disease group by initiating concepts for the group to function more effectively and efficiently.
- Is an EPIC Super User and EPIC resource for the disease group.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Assumes fiscal responsibility with working knowledge of evidence based medical model.
- Effectively uses resources of the patient and the institution.
- Is aware of and adheres to specific insurances while organizing and optimizing individualized care based on the disease state and restraints imposed by the HMO or insurances.
- Utilizes referrals to Home Health in order to provide optimum care in the appropriate setting.
- Has knowledge of and utilizes all available resources.
Referrals
- Establishes referral network.
- Collaborates with referring departments to ensure optimal patient experience throughout care continuum and among all multi-disciplinary team members.
- Works in collaboration with the physician.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in nursing, Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner. Must be licensed as NP in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
- Current CPR certification is required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during the duration of employment.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the Johns Hopkins system strongly preferred.
- Current CPR certification required with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to start date.
CLASSIFIED TITLE: Nurse Practitioner
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $112,572 - $152,900 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
LOCATION
Location: School of Medicine Campus
DEPARTMENT NAME: SOM Neuro Neuromuscular
PERSONNEL AREA: School of Medicine
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
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
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.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the 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.
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.
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Align your credentials with JHU's clinical requirements
Johns Hopkins healthcare roles typically require licensure or board certification relevant to your specialty. Verify your foreign medical or nursing credentials through the appropriate U.S. credentialing body before applying, since unflagged credential gaps slow sponsorship timelines significantly.
Target roles tied to funded research programs
Research-backed clinical positions at JHU are more likely to move quickly through H-1B sponsorship because grant funding creates urgency to hire. Look for postings connected to NIH-funded studies or Johns Hopkins School of Public Health initiatives.
Understand how OPT and CPT fit your timeline
If you're completing a U.S. health-related degree or residency, F-1 OPT lets you work at JHU before an H-1B is filed. STEM OPT extensions apply to qualifying public health and biomedical programs, potentially covering you through the next H-1B cap cycle.
Prepare for PERM labor certification early
Healthcare roles at research universities like JHU often lead to EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM. DOL requires detailed recruitment documentation before filing, so ask your JHU HR contact about initiating the process within your first year of employment.
Use Migrate Mate to find open roles that match your visa type
Not every JHU healthcare posting signals sponsorship willingness upfront. Browse Healthcare roles at Johns Hopkins University on Migrate Mate to filter by visa type and identify positions that align with your current status before investing time in applications.
Negotiate your offer start date around H-1B cap dates
H-1B cap filings open in April for an October 1 start. If your offer comes in late spring or summer, work with JHU's HR team to confirm whether your role qualifies for a cap-exempt filing through the university's nonprofit or research status, which can bypass the lottery entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Johns Hopkins University sponsor H-1B visas for Healthcares?
Yes. Johns Hopkins University sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying healthcare roles including clinical research coordinators, public health specialists, and other positions requiring a specialty occupation degree. As a nonprofit academic medical institution, JHU may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filings, meaning eligible roles can bypass the annual lottery and be filed year-round with USCIS.
How do I apply for Healthcare jobs at Johns Hopkins University?
Applications go through the Johns Hopkins Careers portal. Search by department or clinical function, and filter for roles that match your specialty. Before applying, confirm your credentials are U.S.-recognized and your visa status is current. Migrate Mate lets you browse open Healthcare positions at JHU filtered by the visa types each role supports, which helps you prioritize your applications.
Which visa types are commonly used for Healthcare roles at Johns Hopkins University?
H-1B is the most common work visa for specialty healthcare roles at JHU. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying health professions. F-1 OPT and CPT support students transitioning into JHU roles after completing U.S. health-related degrees. For longer-term pathways, EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is available for permanent roles.
What qualifications does Johns Hopkins University expect for Healthcare positions?
Expectations vary by role, but most clinical and research-focused healthcare positions require a relevant bachelor's degree at minimum, with many requiring advanced degrees, licensure, or board certification. Public health and research roles often look for experience with IRB protocols, clinical data systems, or epidemiological methods. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before sponsorship can proceed.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a JHU Healthcare role?
Timeline depends on visa type and filing path. Cap-exempt H-1B petitions filed through JHU's nonprofit status can be approved in two to four months with standard processing, or faster with USCIS premium processing. PERM-based green card cases take longer, often one to two years from initiation to I-140 approval, depending on DOL audit activity and priority date movement.