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View All JobsClinical Nurse (Pediatrics)
Baltimore, MD, United StatesApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobAffiliated Office AddressBaltimore, MD, United StatesRequisition ID122542Date CreatedSeptember 23, 2026Job FunctionNursingExempt StatusExemptShift TypeFull TimeScheduleM-F 8:30 am - 5pmWorksite04-MD:School of Medicine CampusWork ModalityOn-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-siteThe Department of Pediatrics is seeking a full-time Clinical Nurse for the Hematology division to support comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to pediatric patients with hematologic disorders. The successful candidate will serve as a primary clinical resource for patients and families, coordinating care from initial evaluation through treatment and follow-up. The Clinical Nurse will also Collaborates with hematologists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary team members to promote safe, evidence-based, and high-quality patient care.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages personal and provider Epic in-baskets triaging appropriately.
- Pends new medications and prescription refills in Epic for physician signature.
- Follows up on lab and study results, notifying the physician and patient as appropriate.
- Returns patient phone calls.
- Prepares physicians for outpatient clinic appointments including obtaining detailed medical records for patients with complex medical histories and ensuring records are scanned into Epic.
- Populates patient history in Epic.
- Generates patient problem lists as requested by physicians.
- Is aware of the inclusion/exclusion criteria for ongoing clinical trials to help identify possible research candidates.
- Practices nursing in accordance to clinical protocols and under the nursing scope of practice for the State of Maryland.
- Provides primary nursing care to clinic patients. Primary nursing care begins with the first encounter with the patient by phone or in clinical setting and continues throughout the course of care. Primary nursing care constitutes independent collection of medical information, physical exam, and assessment of patient to discuss with supervisor, then completion of medical documentation and implementation of treatment plan.
- Perform case management services to patients from initial intake visit through termination of services.
- Monitors and collaborates with organizations and payers to maintain continuity of care (e.g. letters of medical necessity, appeals for access to treatment, disability forms).
- Assist in overseeing clinical operations for area.
- Serves as a clinical resource on the nursing assessment of the complex patient.
- Regularly interfaces with multidisciplinary care team of providers and with clinic and research providers.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Nurse Educator
- Mentor new clinical staff and provide ongoing education in conjunction with Nurse Manager.
- Promote and identify quality improvement initiatives that are aligned with the departmental and organizational safety and operational goals.
- Provide aid and support to clinic and nursing staff as needed.
- Utilizes materials and resources in a cost-effective manner.
- Promotes a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, compassion, and excellence in pediatric patient care.
Core Competencies
- Accountable authority for decisions regarding patient care.
- Knowledge of nursing process, social, behavioral, biological and physical science.
- Knowledge of current health care environment.
- Working knowledge of Epic.
- Ability to analyze data to synthesize and summarize information and make judgments regarding patient care.
- Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality patient care.
- Ability to document legibly using a writing instrument.
- Ability to use a computer keyboard to input and obtain data.
- CPR and AED certified.
Additional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to analyze data, to synthesize and summarize information and to make judgments regarding patient care.
- Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality patient care.
- Ability to use a computer keyboard to input and obtain data.
- Maintain confidentiality per clinical and operational standards and hold others accountable.
- Ability to monitor units and foster teamwork.
- Support clinical practice at the discretion of the nurse manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPR/BLS certified.
- Two years of related experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related discipline.
Classified Title: Clinical Nurse
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME
Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually ($83,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Ped Hematology
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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