CNS) - Summit Internal Medicine I (Fairlawn)

Cleveland Clinic•Frisco, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Primary Care Institute is seeking a nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider—an APRN (FNP or Adult Certified), Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist—to join the Internal Medicine team at Summit Adult Medicine Center in Fairlawn. The role practices in a collaborative, physician-aligned model and focuses on follow-up visits, established patients, and continuity of care. Primary Care experience is preferred. The position provides primary and/or specialty care in collaboration with the healthcare team, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. The provider may also contribute to education and professional development through instruction, leadership, and educational programs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, four 10-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Summit Adult Medicine Center is located at 3600 W. Market St., Suite 200, Fairlawn, Ohio, near Summit Mall, with ample parking and access to I-77.

Requirements

For APRN candidates: graduate of an accredited APRN program; an MSN is 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. A master's degree is required upon hire in neonatal care service areas.
For Physician Assistant candidates: graduate of an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant program and a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or a higher degree from a program recognized by the applicable state licensing board.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current Nurse Practitioner and RN licenses in applicable states, and national Nurse Practitioner certification from an organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS); ACLS or PALS through AHA, or NRP through AAP, may be required depending on the work setting.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: arrangements with at least one physician as required by the applicable State Board of Nursing, and credentialing and privileges from the applicable hospitals' Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body.
For Physician Assistant candidates: certification through NCCPA or a successor organization recognized by the applicable state licensing board; license to practice and prescribe; and a current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
For Physician Assistant candidates: current AHA BLS; ACLS or PALS through AHA, NRP through AAP, or ATLS may be required depending on the work setting.
For Physician Assistant candidates: a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum, plus credentialing and privileges from the applicable hospitals' Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body.
For Clinical Nurse Specialist candidates: current Clinical Nurse Specialist and RN licenses in applicable states, and national CNS certification from an organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
For Clinical Nurse Specialist candidates: current AHA BLS; ACLS or PALS through AHA, or NRP through AAP, may be required depending on the work setting.
For Clinical Nurse Specialist candidates: arrangements with at least one physician as required by the applicable State Board of Nursing, and credentialing and privileges from the applicable hospitals' Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills; strong written and verbal communication; and ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis and ability to use an 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, manage stressful situations, and take appropriate action.
Compliance with standard precautions and use of personal protective equipment as required.
Compliance with Cleveland Clinic's influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
Employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Practice Provider experience, preferably in Primary Care.
Related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain thorough medical histories and perform complete physical examinations where indicated.
Initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other special tests; review laboratory data; and develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan 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 license, applicable state requirements, 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 regularly collaborate 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 when appropriate.
Ensure continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and the multidisciplinary care team or specialty areas.
Participate in periodic quality monitoring through review of records and treatment plans and assessment of patient outcomes.
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.