Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Heart Transplant, Main Campus (Part-time)

Cleveland Clinic

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute is hiring an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for its Heart Transplant team. The provider will care for post-heart-transplant patients in an outpatient-only setting, where patients may require complex monitoring and therapies, high-intensity intervention, and continuous vigilance. Care must meet high-quality standards and adhere to UNOS and CMS regulations. The role serves a specialty-based patient population and functions in collaboration with a physician under a standard care arrangement and specialty certification. The nationally certified provider delivers primary and/or specialty care in a healthcare setting, working with the healthcare team 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 supports knowledge dissemination through instruction, leadership, and educational program development. This is a part-time, day-shift position scheduled for two 10-hour shifts per week (20 hours weekly), from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no weekends or holidays. Transplant experience is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
MSN required upon hire or within three years of hire for covered external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role.
Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
Licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a nationally accredited organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with applicable State Board of Nursing requirements.
Must be 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; oral and written English communication ability.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency and ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
Demonstrated 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 and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

Transplant experience is preferred.
Related clinical experience is 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 depending on the work setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical histories and physical examinations when indicated; initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other tests; review test data; and develop working diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
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 the provider’s license, state board, 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 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.
Participate in periodic quality monitoring through reviews of records and treatment plans and 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 the use 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.