Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PA, CNS) - Emergency Medicine III

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join its Emergency Medicine team. The APP provides comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation and treatment for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with a broad range of medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions. Coverage includes the downtown Emergency Department at Akron General Medical Center and freestanding ED locations in Stow, Bath, and Green. The position is full-time, with thirteen 12-hour shifts per month, approximately three shifts per week. Weekend coverage averages three Saturdays or Sundays per month, based on staffing and departmental needs. Holiday coverage is rotated among team members. Prior Emergency Medicine experience is preferred; strong new graduates with relevant clinical experience and a demonstrated interest in Emergency Medicine may also be considered. The APP is a nationally certified provider who delivers primary and/or specialty care in collaboration with the healthcare team and in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. The role also includes sharing knowledge through instruction, leadership, and development of educational programs. Applicants must meet the education, licensure, certification, and credentialing requirements applicable to their discipline (NP, PA, or CNS). The role requires strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills; advanced assessment and diagnostic competency; proficiency with the electronic medical record; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a stressful environment. Related clinical experience is preferred.

Requirements

Meet the education requirements applicable to the selected discipline: APRN applicants must graduate from an accredited APRN program; applicable MSN requirements apply. PA applicants must graduate from an ARC-approved Physician Assistant program and hold a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a higher degree from a program recognized by the practicing state's licensing board.
NP applicants must hold current Nurse Practitioner and RN licenses in applicable states, national Nurse Practitioner certification recognized by the state Board of Nursing, and BLS certification through the American Heart Association. Physician arrangements and hospital credentialing and privileges are also required.
PA applicants must hold NCCPA certification or successor certification recognized by the practicing state's licensing board, a license to practice and prescribe, a current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA, and AHA BLS. A Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum, as well as hospital credentialing and privileges, are required.
CNS applicants must hold current Clinical Nurse Specialist and RN licenses in applicable states, national CNS certification recognized by the state Board of Nursing, and AHA BLS. Physician arrangements and hospital credentialing and privileges are also required.
ACLS or PALS through the AHA, or NRP through the AAP, may be required depending on the work setting; PA applicants may also be required to hold ATLS depending on the work setting.
Communicate orally and in writing in English.
Demonstrate excellent analytical and decision-making skills, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis and the ability to use the electronic medical record.
Demonstrate high moral and ethical standards, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work independently, and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
Meet the physical demands of walking and standing for long periods, performing physical examinations with manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Have corrected vision and hearing within the normal range; the role may involve exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
Follow standard precautions and use required personal protective equipment.
Related clinical experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prior Emergency Medicine experience.
Strong new graduates with relevant clinical experience and a demonstrated interest in Emergency Medicine may be considered.
Related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical histories and physical examinations; initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests; review results; and develop working diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures as credentialed and privileged.
Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged.
Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by licensure, state board requirements, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educate patients about their conditions, treatments, and related medication and treatment side effects and hazards.
Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate regularly with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members to support quality patient care.
Refer patients to specialists for consultation or specialized health resources and treatment when appropriate.
Support continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and the multidisciplinary care team or specialty areas.
Review records and treatment plans periodically to monitor patient outcomes and quality of care.
Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
Support professional development of the healthcare team.
Promote the translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
May conduct research studies and assist with data collection and analysis.
May serve as a clinical preceptor for students and onboard new caregivers.
Perform other duties as assigned.