Advanced Practice Provider (Acute Care NP/PA/CNS) - Cardiovascular Surgery III

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) to join our Cardiovascular Surgery team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a fast-paced, high-acuity inpatient setting alongside an elite surgical team. In this role, the APP will be an integral member of the cardiovascular surgery service, providing comprehensive care to critically ill patients. Responsibilities include ICU rounding, post-operative management, and inpatient consults, with a focus on managing complex conditions related to cardiovascular disease, infection, and trauma. The provider will assist in the management of critically ill and injured patients, including participating in urgent and life-threatening situations, and will collaborate closely with cardiovascular surgeons in both operative and non-operative care. The APP will perform advanced and specialized procedures as credentialed by the CCAG Credentialing Board, which may include: First assist in the OR for cardiovascular, thoracic, and vascular procedures, Vein harvesting, Central and arterial line insertions, Removal of pacer wires. This is a 100% inpatient role with no outpatient responsibilities, allowing providers to focus exclusively on acute and critical cardiovascular surgical care. This position is ideal for an APP who thrives in a collaborative, high-acuity environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional cardiovascular surgical care.

Requirements

• 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.
• Currently licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s).
• National certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Oral and written communication in English

Nice To Haves

• ICU experience, preferably within cardiovascular surgery, surgery, or cardiology
• Nurse Practitioners will be considered if Acute Care certified. Preferably with prior OR experience
• Related clinical experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
• If in neonatal care service area Master’s Degree is required upon hire.

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.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment.
• Testing for controlled substances.
• Influenza prevention program.
• Annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior