Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA): Plastic Surgery II

Cleveland Clinic•Vero Beach, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Plastic Surgery is seeking an APRN or PA to support the General Plastics team. This full-time opportunity includes a mix of outpatient clinic, first assist in the OR and occasional hospital rounding responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have prior experience managing surgical patients. Experience with minor procedures such as VAC dressing changes, suturing, drain management, I&D, and complex wound care is highly preferred. Familiarity with Epic is a plus. Schedule: Monday–Friday. No nights, weekends, or holidays. Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs.

Requirements

APRN: Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
PA: Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program.
PA: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
Oral and written communication in English
NP: Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
NP: Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
NP: National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
NP: Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
PA: Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
PA: License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing states Licensing Board.
PA: Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
PA: 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. (For NP)
Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to Physician Supervision Agreement. (For PA)
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Related clinical experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with minor procedures such as VAC dressing changes, suturing, drain management, I&D, and complex wound care is highly preferred.
Familiarity with Epic is a plus.
If in neonatal care service area Master’s Degree is required upon hire. (For APRN)
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. (For NP)
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. (For PA)
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. (For PA)

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