Advanced Practice Provider I - Care Progression Team

Summa Health

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 146,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Summa Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider I (CNS) to drive clinical decisions in the Care Progression Team across Akron and Barberton campuses. The role emphasizes length of stay management, CDS documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, case managers, social workers and therapists.

The successful candidate will have current Ohio APN/PA licensure, BLS, and one year of AP experience preferred; CNM/CNP/CNS national certs are advantageous.

Qualifications

Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program, MPAS preferred, and have passed the national certification examination administered by the NCCPA or Masters Degree in Nursing with completion of Advanced Practice program and National certification as CNP, CNM, or CNS.
Current Ohio APRN/PA license to practice; BLS certification.
Minimum one year AP role experience preferred; DEA not required if CNS.
Excellent communication, organization, self-motivation and time management.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary clinical decision driver for observation-to-inpatient status transition across Akron and Barberton campuses.
Manage length of stay, throughput, clinical documentation and CDI coordination.
Collaborate with physicians, care managers, social workers and other team members to improve care processes.

Skills

Clinical comms

Critical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Documentation

EMR proficiency

Education

MPAS/PA program graduate

NursingAP with national cert

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider I (CNS) - Care Progression Team

Hospital Administration

Summa Health - Akron & Barberton Campuses

Opportunity Highlights

The selected provider will serve as the primary clinical decision driver for observation-to-inpatient status transition across Akron and Barberton campuses
Key functions include: length of stay management & throughput optimization, clinical documentation, CDI coordination, influence CMS quality and value program performance, interdisciplinary team collaboration
The team is considering CNP and FNP candidates at this time. Will also consider CNS candidates with an active DEA.
Monday-Friday 1st shift
Full-time benefit eligible

Summary

Develops and advances the quality of advanced practice through specialized direct patient care, leadership, consultation, education and research. Works to improve processes of care for patients. Ensures quality of patient care by utilizing established standards of care for specified department and coordination of services with physicians, care managers, social workers, patient care coordinators, therapists and other community agencies as appropriate.

Formal Education Required

Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program, MPAS preferred, and have passed the national certification examination administered by the National Commission of Certification of Physicians Assistants or Masters Degree in Nursing with completion of Advanced Practice program in area of expertise and National certification as CNP, CNM, or CNS.

Experience & Training Required

Current license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant in the state of Ohio.
Minimum one year experience as advanced practice provider preferred
BLS certification.

Other Skills, Competencies And Qualifications

Excellent skills in communication, organizing, self-motivation, accuracy, and time management
Ability to read and interpret medical documents, which are commonly found in hospital, clinic or physician office environment.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to provide necessary care of adult patients as required by position and requested by institution.
Ability to work independently, to prioritize work and solve problems.
Demonstrates competency in Microsoft office and all computer programs utilized by the Practice.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Maintains affiliated hospital privileges as an Allied Health Professional if practicing in hospital setting.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of professionals.
Demonstrates flexibility to meet the ever changing needs of patients and health care team members.
Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

Level Of Physical Demands

Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$52.93/hr - $70.20/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.