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Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Advanced Practice Provider 2 - Inpatient General Surgery

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • For APRN candidates, an MSN is required upon hire or within three years of hire, and the candidate must be a graduate of an accredited APRN program.
  • For PA candidates, the candidate must be a graduate of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant-approved Physician Assistant program and have a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a higher degree from a program recognized by the practicing state's licensing board.
  • NP candidates must hold applicable state Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licenses and national Nurse Practitioner certification.
  • CNS candidates must hold applicable state Clinical Nurse Specialist and Registered Nurse licenses and national Clinical Nurse Specialist certification.
  • PA candidates must hold certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or a successor organization recognized by the practicing state's licensing board, a license to practice and prescribe, and a current Drug Enforcement Administration license or designee as required by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
  • Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, or Advanced Trauma Life Support certification may be required based on the work setting.
  • Candidates must meet applicable physician-arrangement or Physician Supervision Agreement requirements and be credentialed and privileged by the applicable hospital bodies.
  • Candidates must have oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  • The candidate must demonstrate competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis and the ability to use the electronic medical record.
  • The candidate must demonstrate ethical behavior, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to patient care.
  • The candidate must have critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently.
  • The candidate must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • The role requires the ability to walk and stand for long periods, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, corrected vision and hearing, and occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • The candidate may be exposed to communicable diseases or body fluids and must use required personal protective equipment.
  • Employment requires post-offer controlled-substance testing and compliance with the annual influenza prevention program.

Responsibilities

  • Manage pre-operative patients, including completing histories and physical examinations.
  • Manage post-operative patients on the inpatient floor by writing progress notes, removing drains, and addressing wound or healing issues.
  • First- or second-assist in the operating room when opportunities arise.
  • Conduct medical histories and physical examinations, initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests, and develop working diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
  • Perform and interpret laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures within granted credentials and privileges.
  • Perform routine and specialized procedures within granted credentials and privileges.
  • Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by licensure and applicable policies.
  • Educate patients and answer questions about diseases, treatments, and medication or treatment side effects and hazards.
  • Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
  • Refer patients to specialists and specialized health resources when appropriate.
  • Serve as a liaison between patients and multidisciplinary care team members or specialty areas to ensure continuity of care.
  • Review records and treatment plans periodically to monitor quality and 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.
  • Conduct research studies and assist with data collection and analysis when applicable.
  • Serve as a clinical preceptor for students and onboard new caregivers when applicable.
  • Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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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