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Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Advanced Practice Provider - NP/PA, Maternal Fetal Medicine

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMiddleburg Heights, OH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program.
  • For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, a Master of Science in Nursing is required upon hire or within three years of hire for specified external and internal hires; a master's degree is required upon hire for neonatal care service areas.
  • For Physician Assistants, graduate of an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant Program.
  • For Physician Assistants, a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a higher degree from a program recognized by the practicing state's Licensing Board is required.
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses must hold an applicable state Nurse Practitioner license and an applicable state Registered Nurse license.
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses must hold national Nurse Practitioner certification from a nationally accredited organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program may be required based on work setting for Nurse Practitioners.
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses must have arrangements with at least one physician under applicable State Board of Nursing requirements.
  • Physician Assistants must hold certification through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by the practicing state's Licensing Board.
  • Physician Assistants must hold a license to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing state's Licensing Board.
  • Physician Assistants must hold a current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, or Advanced Trauma Life Support may be required based on work setting for Physician Assistants.
  • A Physician Assistant who held prescribing licensure in another jurisdiction and needs a master's degree to apply for prescribing privileges is subject to review for hiring eligibility.
  • Physician Assistants must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum.
  • Must be credentialed and privileged by the applicable hospitals' Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body.
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team is required.
  • Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis is required.
  • Ability to use the electronic medical record is required.
  • Must demonstrate ethical behavior, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to patient care.
  • Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Oral and written communication in English is required.
  • Must be able to walk and stand for long periods, perform physical examinations using manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.
  • Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds; may be exposed to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
  • Must follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
  • Must comply with the annual influenza prevention program or obtain an approved exemption.
  • Employment offers are subject to controlled-substance testing.

Responsibilities

  • Provide outpatient antenatal and postpartum care, including prenatal visits, consultations for high-risk pregnancy conditions, and postpartum visits.
  • Care for high-risk obstetric patients in collaboration with Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians, including patients with acute or medical conditions, obstetric comorbidities, fetal anomalies, or other high-risk pregnancy conditions.
  • Support Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians in managing high-risk patients and support the diabetes-during-pregnancy program.
  • Perform office procedures, including interpretation of non-stress tests, placement of long-acting reversible contraception such as intrauterine devices and implants, and removal of cerclage sutures.
  • Staff the online shared medical appointment program for gestational diabetes and provide consultations in collaboration with Maternal-Fetal Medicine, nutritionists, and diabetes educators.
  • Manage diabetic patients' blood glucose levels through weekly MyChart encounters or telephone/virtual visits.
  • Engage with trainees and learners, including medical students, residents, and nursing students, and participate in patient research studies.
  • Provide prenatal and postpartum care and consultations for high-risk pregnancy conditions, including gestational diabetes, chronic hypertension, and history of preterm birth.
  • Perform history and physical examinations.
  • Order and interpret laboratory tests, including standard prenatal and diagnostic tests for obstetric complications.
  • Interpret antenatal testing, including fetal non-stress tests and biophysical profiles.
  • Communicate laboratory and testing results to patients in a timely manner.
  • Review blood pressure logs, evaluate hypertensive disorders, and adjust medical therapy.
  • Review blood sugar logs and initiate and adjust medical therapy, including insulin and oral agents.
  • Screen and triage requests to determine the level of care, including reviewing or requesting records, ordering appropriate tests, and defining appointment timing.
  • Participate in developing office and Division guidelines.
  • Participate in Maternal-Fetal Medicine office and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology meetings, quality-improvement committees and activities, and other appropriate meetings or committees.
  • Conduct medical histories and physical examinations where indicated; initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, or other special tests; scrutinize laboratory data; and develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan in collaboration with the healthcare team.
  • Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures as credentialed and privileged by the applicable hospitals.
  • Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the applicable hospitals.
  • Prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by licensure, applicable state boards, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
  • Educate patients and answer questions about diseases, treatments, and related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
  • Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate regularly with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
  • Refer patients to specialists for consultation or specialized health resources and treatment as appropriate.
  • Ensure continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and other members of the multidisciplinary care team or specialty areas.
  • Participate in quality monitoring through periodic review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes.
  • Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
  • Support professional development of the healthcare team.
  • Promote translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
  • May conduct research studies and assist in data collection and analysis.
  • May serve as a clinical preceptor for students and onboard new caregivers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery, Nutrition, Diabetes Education, and/or Women's Health is preferred but not required.
  • Outpatient Maternal-Fetal Medicine and/or Obstetrics experience is desired but not required.
  • Experience in diabetes care, nutrition, and hypertensive care is desired but not required.
  • Labor and delivery experience is desired but not required.
  • Fetal heart rate interpretation experience is desired but not required.
  • Procedural competency in intrauterine devices, Nexplanon, and other outpatient Obstetrics and Gynecology procedures is desired but not required.
  • Point-of-care ultrasound experience is desired but not required.
  • Related clinical experience is preferred.

About the Company

Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$74.7M
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Founded
1921

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