Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PA, CNS) Functional Medicine I PRN
Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings in collaboration with the healthcare team and in accordance with certification and licensure. The practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. The role also disseminates knowledge by instructing, leading, and developing educational programs. The position is based at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, within the Center for Functional Medicine-Primary Care Institute. The schedule is PRN, days, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
- MSN required upon hire or within three years of hire for applicable external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role; neonatal care service area requires a master's degree upon hire.
- Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
- Licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with applicable State Board of Nursing requirements.
- Credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of applicable hospitals.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated competency and ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
- Ability to use the electronic medical record.
- High standards of moral and ethical behavior, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care.
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods, perform physical examinations using manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and meet corrected vision and hearing requirements.
- Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- May be exposed to communicable diseases and/or body 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.
- Must undergo controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Related clinical experience preferred.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics, may be required based on work setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct medical histories and physical examinations where indicated; initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, or other tests; review results; and develop working diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Perform and interpret routine laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other diagnostic procedures as credentialed and privileged.
- Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged.
- Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by licensure, applicable state boards, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
- Educate patients and answer questions about diseases, 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 ensure quality patient care.
- Refer patients to specialists for consultation or specialized health resources and treatment as appropriate.
- Support continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and the multidisciplinary care team or other specialty areas.
- Review records and treatment plans periodically to monitor patient outcomes and assure quality care.
- Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
- Support professional development of the healthcare team.
- Promote 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.
