Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Outpatient Cardiology & Electrophysiology I, Jackson Mercy Health Ctr

Cleveland Clinic • Fort Gratiot Charter Township, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic, Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute is currently seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for a position in Electrophysiology. This provider will care for patients in the outpatient department only. The schedule is a day shift, with the option of 4-10s or 5x8s. No weekend or holiday coverage is required, though the schedule and hours are variable and subject to change based on organizational needs. Cardiology and/or electrophysiology experience is preferred, but new graduates with cardiac medicine rotations or relevant RN experience are welcome to apply. This role involves providing primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings, functioning in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. The practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. The provider is responsible for disseminating knowledge through instructing, leading, and developing educational programs.

Requirements

• Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider
• 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 American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 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 be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Oral and written communication in English

Nice To Haves

• Cardiology and/or electrophysiology experience preferred.
• New graduates with cardiac medicine rotations or relevant RN experience are welcome to apply.
• 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.
• Related clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 assist in data collection and analysis.
• May serve as clinical preceptor for students.
• May onboard new caregivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Robust benefits package
• Relocation for qualifying candidates
• Sign-on Bonus currently being offered for qualifying candidates- must be an experienced APRN/PA- minimum 3 years of Cardiology experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level