The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Clinical Nurse who will be responsible for managing patient care coordination, supporting clinical operations, and serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams. This role ensures timely triage, efficient administrative processing, and seamless communication across departments to support high-quality patient care. Specific Duties & Responsibilities * Triage and manage patient calls and concerns, including assessment of urgency, escalation for immediate clinical needs, and provision of patient education. * Oversee administrative functions, including completion and management of surgical documentation, disability forms, and other patient-related paperwork. * Serve as a clinical resource to MOC teams by providing education on patient triage and care processes; act as a liaison between MOC teams and physicians for clinical inquiries and clarifications. * Support the surgical team by coordinating diagnostic imaging and facilitating pre-surgical workups to ensure readiness for procedures. * Collaborate with MOC teams to prepare, submit, and track prior authorization requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payer requirements. * Maintain clear, timely communication with patients, providers, and internal teams to promote continuity and quality of care. * Provide patient education. * Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications * Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing. * CPR/BLS certified. * 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 * Three years progressively responsible medical office experience required. * Bachelor's degree in nursing or related discipline preferred. * * * Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment. Classified Title: Clinical Nurse Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8:30-5 FLSA Status: Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Neuro Sur Spine Personnel area: School of Medicine