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View All JobsClinical Nurse (Nephrology)
Baltimore, MD, United StatesApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobAffiliated Office AddressBaltimore, MD, United StatesRequisition ID122690Date CreatedOctober 08, 2026Job FunctionNursingExempt StatusExemptShift TypeFull TimeScheduleMonday to Friday 8:30 am - 5pmWorksite04-MD:School of Medicine CampusWork ModalityOn-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-siteThe Division of Nephrology is seeking a Clinical Nurse, the nurse candidate for this role will coordinate and provide clinical care and nursing case management services to patients across nephrology sub-specialties, including care of individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease as they transition to kidney replacement therapy (dialysis, kidney transplant), as well as individuals with primary glomerular disease requiring close monitoring of immunosuppression, within the Johns Hopkins Division of Nephrology. The nurse candidate will work closely with nephrologists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure that patients receive the best care and support possible.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Counsel, support, educate, and coordinate resources needed by patients with kidney disease.
- Provide primary nursing care to clinic patients. Primary nursing begins with the first encounter with the patient and continues throughout the course of care, to include: disease education, co-management of Epic InBasket requests requiring nursing support, independently managing prior-authorization requests, etc.
- Independently assess laboratory reports for abnormalities; communicate abnormalities to medical provider; implement intervention plans when clinically warranted in collaboration with provider.
- Monitor and collaborate with organizations and payers to maintain continuity of care. This may include letters of medical necessity for accommodations, appeals for access to treatment, Family Medical Leave Act form completions, Social Security Disability forms and short/Long term disability forms.
- Monitor frequency of clinic visits to minimize loss to follow-up, particularly for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease.
- Participate in patient oriented educational activities regarding chronic kidney disease and kidney replacement therapy options (in-center dialysis, home dialysis, and transplantation).
- Attend regularly scheduled Nephrology practice meetings and educational conferences as requested.
- Successfully manage fast-paced clinical environment with ability to negotiate frequent interruptions in planned work.
- Regularly interface with patients and a multidisciplinary care team of providers, clinic staff, and research staff.
- Provide phone triage during clinic hours.
- Effectively utilize the electronic medical record and electronic medication prescription programs. Adapt well to an advancing, evolving work environment.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.
- CPR/BLS certified.
- Completion of the JHU credentialing process is required prior to start date.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Classified Title: Clinical Nurse
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME
Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually ($80,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Nephrology
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.
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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 [email protected]. 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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