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Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Advanced Practice Provider - Pediatric Acute Care NP/PA, PICU III Nights

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Pediatric Acute Care certification is required.
  • APRN candidates must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the applicable state, hold national APRN certification from an organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing, and hold current applicable state nursing licensure, including prescriptive authority certification where applicable.
  • APRN candidates must have a Master of Science in Nursing upon hire or within three years of hire, subject to the stated eligibility conditions.
  • PA candidates must have graduated from an ARC-approved Physician Assistant program, have a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or applicable state licensure for a certificate to practice, hold current NCCPA certification, be licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio, have a Physician Supervision Agreement or signed addendum, and be privileged by the CCF Credentialing Board.
  • Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support through the American Heart Association, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program through the American Academy of Pediatrics, may be required depending on the work setting.
  • 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 and ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis are required.
  • Demonstrated ability to use the electronic medical record is required.
  • Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision are required.
  • Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action is required.
  • Must be able to work with a collaborating physician.
  • Special procedure privileging is required.
  • Must routinely work off-shift hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights, with shifts covering 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Must be able to walk and stand for long periods, use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for physical examinations, and have corrected vision and hearing within a normal range.
  • Must occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and may be exposed to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
  • 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

  • Conduct thorough medical histories and complete physical examinations where indicated; initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests; scrutinize laboratory data for new and former clinic patients and hospital admissions; and establish the patient's current health status, working diagnosis, and treatment plan.
  • Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures 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 with 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 allowed by applicable state prescriptive authority and CCF policy.
  • Perform specialized procedures, including bone marrow aspirations, biopsies and harvest, blood draws, designated IV starts, spinal taps, thoracentesis, and paracentesis, as directed by the physician and approved by the CCF Credentialing Board.
  • Provide patients with information and answer routine questions about their disease, preventive health maintenance, diet, weight, smoking, and specialty-related topics, including basic recommendations.
  • Educate patients about their 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 when appropriate.
  • Ensure continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and the multidisciplinary care team or other specialty areas as needed.
  • Perform research follow-up studies and assist with data analysis.
  • Participate periodically in quality monitoring through review of records and treatment plans to assess patient outcomes and assure quality care.
  • 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, and may serve as faculty for onboarding new employees.
  • Routinely take call and work off-shift hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
  • Provide care to critically ill patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, including patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic conditions requiring high-acuity monitoring, therapies, and interventions.
  • Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations, develop differential diagnoses for acute and chronic conditions, and formulate evidence-based plans of care.
  • Provide family- and patient-centered care and support continuity and consistency among Advanced Practice Providers in the PCCM department.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous PICU experience is preferred; new graduates with strong ICU experience are welcome to apply.
  • Two years of clinical advanced-practice nursing experience is preferred for APRN candidates.
  • Two years of relevant clinical experience is preferred for PA candidates.
  • Surgical experience may be required depending on the practice.

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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