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Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Advanced Practice Provider - Outpatient General Neurology

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • For the APRN role, an MSN is required upon hire or within three years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role.
  • Graduate from an accredited APRN program.
  • For neonatal care service areas, a master's degree is required upon hire.
  • For the PA role, graduate from an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant program.
  • For the PA role, 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.
  • NP candidates must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner and as a registered nurse in the applicable state or states, and hold national Nurse Practitioner certification from an organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
  • CNS candidates must be licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and as a registered nurse in the applicable state or states, and hold national Clinical Nurse Specialist certification from an organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
  • NP and CNS candidates must hold Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification may be required depending on the work setting.
  • NP and CNS candidates must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with the applicable State Board of Nursing requirements and be credentialed and privileged by the applicable hospitals' Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body.
  • PA candidates must hold Physician Assistant certification through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by the practicing state's Licensing Board, and a license to practice and prescribe issued by that board.
  • PA candidates must hold a current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA, and Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification may be required depending on the work setting.
  • A PA candidate 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 within the system.
  • PA candidates must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum, and 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, and ability to perform, advanced assessment and diagnosis is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to use the electronic medical record is required.
  • Ability to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care is required.
  • Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work independently, and ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment are required.
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination to perform physical examinations are required.
  • Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range are required; the role may involve occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 50 pounds and exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
  • Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
  • Comply with the annual influenza prevention program by receiving a vaccination or obtaining an approved exemption.
  • Complete controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate new and established patients with general neurologic disorders and manage ongoing treatments.
  • Take thorough medical histories, perform complete physical examinations when 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 permitted by licensure, applicable state boards, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
  • Educate patients and answer questions about their disease, 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 multidisciplinary care team members or other specialty areas as necessary.
  • Review records and treatment plans periodically to monitor patient outcomes and assure quality care.
  • Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
  • Support the professional development of the healthcare team.
  • Promote the translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
  • May conduct research studies and assist with data collection and analysis.
  • May serve as a clinical preceptor for students and onboard new caregivers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Neurological experience is preferred; newly licensed candidates with a neurological interest or rotation are welcome to apply and are willing to be trained.
  • 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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