Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Advanced Practice Provider: DDI Surgery 1 - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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Full-timeCleveland, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program; for the APRN pathway, a Master of Science in Nursing is required upon hire or within three years of hire for specified external hires and internal transfers. A master's degree is required upon hire in neonatal care.
For the Physician Assistant pathway, graduate of an Accreditation Review Commission-approved Physician Assistant program, with a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or a higher degree from a program recognized by the applicable state licensing board.
Nurse Practitioners must hold an applicable state Nurse Practitioner license, an applicable state Registered Nurse license, and national Nurse Practitioner certification from an organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
Physician Assistants must hold certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or its successor recognized by the state licensing board, and a license to practice and prescribe from that board.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, or Advanced Trauma Life Support may be required depending on the work setting.
Nurse Practitioners must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with applicable State Board of Nursing requirements. 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.
A Physician Assistant must hold a current Drug Enforcement Administration license or have a Drug Enforcement Administration designee as required by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
If a Physician Assistant previously held prescribing licensure in another jurisdiction and needs a master's degree to obtain prescribing privileges, hiring eligibility is subject to review.
Oral and written communication in English is required.
Requires analytical and decision-making skills, written and verbal communication skills, multidisciplinary teamwork, advanced assessment and diagnosis competency, electronic medical record use, critical thinking, decisive judgment, independent work, and the ability to act appropriately in a stressful environment.
Must demonstrate ethical behavior, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to patient care.
Must be able to walk and stand for long periods, perform examinations requiring manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Must follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Must comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
Employment offers are subject to controlled-substance testing.

Responsibilities

Provide primary and/or specialty care in collaboration with the healthcare team, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems.
Provide robotic coverage for colorectal and general surgery cases at the main campus; the position may also assist with laparoscopic and open cases and inpatient patient care.
Conduct medical histories and indicated physical examinations; initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other tests; review laboratory data; and establish a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures within credentialing and privileges.
Perform routine and specialized procedures within credentialing and privileges.
Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by licensure, applicable state boards, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educate patients about diseases, treatments, and related drug and treatment side effects and hazards, and answer their questions.
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 the multidisciplinary care team or other specialty areas.
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 professional development of the healthcare team and 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.
Work four 10-hour shifts focused on weekday coverage, with no call; the orientation period is Monday through Friday.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Surgical experience is preferred.
Related clinical experience is preferred.
Registered Nurse First Assistant certification is preferred for Nurse Practitioners but is not required.
New graduates are welcome to apply.

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Job Title

Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA): DDI Surgery I

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Job Code

T97899

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs.

Job Details

Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute is currently seeking a qualified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care Certified) for a full-time position. This position is primarily focused on APP robotic coverage of colorectal and general surgery cases at main campus, but may include assisting in laparoscopic and open cases, as well as inpatient patient care. The hours will be 4- 10 hr shifts focused on weekday coverage, with no call. Orientation period will be Monday-Friday. The successful candidate must be a team player, have a high sense of accountability, be comfortable with autonomy and exhibit excellent patient interactive skills. Candidates with surgical experience preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply. RNFA is preferred for Nurse Practitioners, but not a requirement.

Responsibilities:

Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan. Works in collaboration with the health care team.
Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educates patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
Participates in quality monitoring thru the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
Supports professional development of the health care team.
Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
May conduct research studies. May assists in data collection and analysis.
May serve as clinical preceptor for students. May onboard new caregivers.
Other duties as assigned.

Education:

APRN

Effective 05/01/2014: MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role.
Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
If in neonatal care service area Master’s Degree is required upon hire.

Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program.
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.

Certifications:

Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.

Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing states Licensing Board.
Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) American Heart Association may be required based upon work setting.
If a candidate has held a license to prescribe within another jurisdiction and needs to obtain a master's degree in order to apply for prescribing privileges the candidate will be subject for review for eligibility for hiring within our system.
Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to Physician Supervision Agreement.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.

Languages:

Oral and written communication in English

Complexity of Work:

Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

Related clinical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Typical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

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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