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

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking an Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA) for the Digestive Disease Institute at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. The role focuses on robotic coverage of colorectal and general surgery cases, with inpatient duties and weekday shifts from 7:00am to 5:00pm.

Candidates must be nationally certified APRN or PA, with MSN required or higher, and RN licensure in applicable states. RNFA is preferred for NPs; surgical experience is welcome for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider practicing in collaboration with health care team.
• RN license in applicable state(s) and national APRN/PA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts histories and physical examinations; orders and interprets tests; develops diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Prescribes and monitors medications as allowed by license.
• Educates patients about disease, treatments, and potential side effects.
• Participates in medical team rounds and collaborates with nursing and other healthcare professionals.
• Refers patients to specialists and coordinates care across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Supports care continuity and discharge planning; assists in quality monitoring and regulatory compliance.

Education

MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for APRN roles

Graduate of an accredited APRN program

Graduate of ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant Program

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or higher

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

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

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

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 required upon hire.

PA

• 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

NP

• 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) t