Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA): Nephrology I

Cleveland Clinic•Weston, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an inpatient role where the Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) will assess, evaluate, treat, and manage pre and post kidney transplant patients. The role involves acting as a liaison between inpatient and outpatient providers within Cleveland Clinic Florida (CCF) and other facilities, as well as with hemodialysis center staff. Key responsibilities include facilitating communication between patients, family members/caregivers, hemodialysis facilities, CCF nephrologists, and other CCF departments. The provider will also participate in research studies and perform other duties as assigned. The role emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems, with a responsibility for disseminating knowledge through educational programs.

Requirements

Advanced Practice Provider - Certified Nurse Practitioner or Certified Physician’s Assistant.
Must be able to function independently to the full scope of licensure.
Must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Must be flexible with schedule.
Demonstrated independence in critical thinking.
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.
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to Physician Supervision Agreement.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.

Nice To Haves

Nephrology and hemodialysis experience preferred.
Kidney transplant experience beneficial.
Related clinical experience preferred.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Assess, evaluate, treat, and manage pre and post kidney transplant patients.
Act as a liaison between inpatient and outpatient providers within CCF and other facilities (e.g., rehabilitation facilities, access centers) and hemodialysis center staff.
Facilitate communication between patients, family members/caregivers, hemodialysis facilities, Cleveland Clinic Florida (CCF) nephrologists, and other CCF departments.
Participate in research studies.
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.