Clinical Nurse (Pulmonary)

Date created

October 15, 2026

Job function

Nursing

Exempt status

Exempt

Shift type

Full Time

Schedule

Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Worksite

24-MD:JH at Greenspring Station

Work Modality On-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-site

The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse who will work with a team of physicians, APPs, trainees, nurses and administrative clinical support staff to provide care to patients.

This position requires the ability to communicate with patients and other members of the care teams to coordinate care and ensure the highest quality of clinical care delivery. The Clinical Nurse will primarily support clinical programs located at the Greenspring Campus, including Sarcoidosis and Interstitial Lung Diseases, as well as general pulmonology.

Specific duties & responsibilities

Responsible for making decisions regarding patient care, within scope. Serves as a caring, dedicated patient advocate. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability with patients, family members, providers and support personnel regarding patient care and or clinic operations.

Within scope, exercises independent, professional judgement and decision-making on a consistent basis Adapts to changes in technology, software, policies and practices. Assists with Epic In Basket management (results, advice requests, prescription refills, authorizations). Triages clinical patient calls at the request of physicians, nurse practitioners, or medical office coordinator.

Assist physicians and nurse practitioners in contacting patients with test results, as directed Pends orders for signature as appropriate and requested. Assists with prior authorization requests. Attends outpatient clinics to assist with prescription refills, laboratory testing, patient education, and coordination of care.

Works closely with Clinical Operations Leaders for continuous quality and process improvement. May assist with clinical research studies. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing. 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

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related discipline preferred. ACLS certified.

Classified Title: Clinical Nurse Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually ($85,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time

Schedule

• Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Location: JH at Greenspring Station
• Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary
• 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.

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Accommodation Information

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Vaccine Requirements

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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.