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Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Advanced Practice Provider: Wound Care 1

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePort St. Lucie, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • APRN candidates must have an MSN upon hire or within three years of hire; external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role are included. For neonatal care service areas, a master's degree is required upon hire.
  • APRN candidates must graduate from an accredited APRN program.
  • PA candidates must graduate from an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant program.
  • PA candidates must have a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a higher degree from a program recognized by their practicing state's Licensing Board.
  • NP candidates must be currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable states and licensed as an RN in applicable states.
  • NP candidates must hold national Nurse Practitioner certification from an organization accredited and recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
  • NP candidates must hold Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
  • NP candidates may be required to hold Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification through the American Heart Association, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics, depending on the work setting.
  • NP candidates must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with applicable State Board of Nursing requirements.
  • NP candidates must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
  • PA candidates must hold Physician Assistant certification through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing state's Licensing Board.
  • PA candidates must hold a license to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing state's Licensing Board.
  • PA candidates must hold a current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
  • PA candidates must hold Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
  • PA candidates may be required to hold Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification through the American Heart Association, Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics, or Advanced Trauma Life Support, depending on the work setting.
  • A PA candidate who previously 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 to that agreement.
  • PA candidates must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
  • The successful candidate must be able to work with a collaborating physician.
  • The provider must be able to perform physical examinations, walk and stand for long periods, and use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
  • The provider must have corrected vision and hearing within a normal range, and may occasionally need to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • The provider may be exposed to communicable diseases and body fluids and must use required personal protective equipment and standard precautions.
  • Related clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing.
  • Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
  • Perform wound care procedures, including debridement, dressing changes, compression therapy, and application of advanced wound care products.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate multidisciplinary care.
  • Monitor and document wound-healing progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Educate patients and their families about wound care management, prevention, and lifestyle modifications that support healing.
  • Order and interpret imaging, laboratory studies, and other diagnostic tests to guide clinical decision-making.
  • Prescribe medications, including antibiotics and pain-management medications, in accordance with state regulations and hospital policies.
  • Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and maintain current wound-care knowledge through continuing education and professional development.
  • Comply with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Conduct medical histories and physical examinations where indicated; initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other special tests; scrutinize laboratory data for new and former clinic patients and hospital admissions; and establish each patient's current health status, working diagnosis, and treatment plan.
  • Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures at least to the point of recognizing deviations from normal, as privileged by the CCF Credentialing Board.
  • Perform routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care; manage simple conditions caused by infection or trauma; assist in managing more complex illness and injury, including assisting surgeons with operations; and initiate evaluation and therapeutic procedures in response to life-threatening situations, as privileged by the CCF Credentialing Board.
  • Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by prescriptive authority under applicable state Board of Nursing or Medicine requirements and Cleveland Clinic policy.
  • Perform specialized procedures, including bone marrow aspirations, biopsies and harvest, blood draws, designated intravenous starts, spinal taps, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and other physician-directed procedures approved by the CCF Credentialing Board.
  • Provide patients with information and answers to routine questions about their disease, preventive health maintenance, diet, weight, smoking, and topics related to the medical specialty, including basic recommendations.
  • Educate patients 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 when appropriate.
  • Ensure continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and other multidisciplinary care-team members or specialty areas as needed.
  • Perform research follow-up studies and assist with data analysis.
  • Participate in periodic quality monitoring by reviewing records and treatment plans and evaluating patient outcomes.
  • Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
  • May serve as a clinical preceptor for PA/APRN students and other health professionals.
  • May serve as faculty for onboarding new employees.

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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